Each year, more than 40,000 people are killed in auto accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a car accident occurs every 10 seconds, and every 12 minutes, someone in the United States will die in a car crash.

One has to wonder if traveling by air is still safer than driving on our crowded city streets. But it is still true. Records show that far more people are injured or killed on our streets and highways each year than in airplane accidents.

These big, sometimes beautiful, trucks can wreak havoc if they aren't kept in top condition, if the driver isn't rested enough or if the trucks are improperly loaded.

If you or anyone you know has spent time working at a construction site, you know how dangerous these sites can be. Construction workers face many types of risks, from falls to chemical inhalation and other potential injuries.

There are certain things that you should try to do after any type of car accident. If you are in an accident with a big rig there are few extra steps you should take to protect your rights.