When 18 wheelers, big trucks and other commercial motor vehicles are involved in a wreck, the risk of serious injury or death is extremely high. It is just physics. The forces involved in these wrecks are deadly and can cause serious and permanent injuries.
In addition to 18 wheelers, the law considers other vehicles to be “Commercial Motor Vehicles” such as buses, limousines, bobtail trucks, large trucks pulling trailers, and a number of other vehicles. Insurance companies know that when the driver of a Commercial Motor Vehicle causes a wreck, the public will not accept negligent or reckless conduct. They will often have adjusters contact you directly to try to pressure you to settle quickly and maybe for less than you deserve. These quick settlements can prevent you from recovering the damages you deserve.