There are nearly 4,000 truck accident related deaths in the United States every year. A common car accident usually involves 2 passenger cars, but a truck accident case may find a variety of liable parties. Examples of partially reliable parties include the driver of the car, the truck driver, the trucking company, a mechanic, the truck loader or shipper, the manufacturer and the entity who leased the truck. There are federal laws and regulations in place that regulate the trucking industry. The main agencies ruling trucking are the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. These agencies work together to make sure every truck in operation is aware of safety measures and the unique challenges that come along with operating a large commercial vehicle. Due to the magnitude and scope of crashes involving large commercial vehicles, it is important to hire an experienced attorney.