You should call a lawyer as soon as you begin to consider a lawsuit. The sooner you get help from an attorney, the better you can preserve evidence that can help you prove your case. Attorneys can also help protect you from unethical behavior by insurance companies. And early action is important because state law sets deadlines for filing a trucking accident lawsuit, called statutes of limitations. If you miss your deadline, you may not be able to sue at all. bills, but victims generally have to file a lawsuit to secure all of the money that they are owed.