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What Do Truck Crash Attorneys Factor in for Catastrophic Injuries?
Seeking compensation for injuries you sustained in a car accident can be complex. The process becomes even more complex when you are injured in a truck accident. Negotiating with truck insurance companies for compensation for catastrophic truck accident injuries adds an extra layer of red tape to cut through.
Factors such as property damage and negligence can subsequently determine the amount of compensation you can pursue. Having an experienced truck accident attorney who can fight for compensation on your behalf can be helpful.
Whether you or a family member has sustained injuries from a truck accident, an attorney can explain the factors that can impact your compensation amount.
Truck Accidents Often Lead to Higher Compensation Than Car Accidents
As a truck accident victim, understanding your rights to compensation is top of mind. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may need support with emergency room hospital bills, follow-up doctor visits, and other testing needs. But the truth is that while medical treatment for injuries takes priority, depending on the circumstances, you may also be entitled to much more.
When estimating your compensation, we understand that catastrophic truck accident injuries can significantly disrupt your overall quality of life — both day to day and long term. Due to the heavy machinery, these accidents have been known to cause broken bones and partial or complete paralysis, completely altering the lives of those involved and the family members who depend on them.
Factors That Impact Your Compensation After a Truck Accident
Unlike drivers of passenger cars, truck drivers work for larger organizations, which means they must adhere to strict rules and regulations while on the job. This means that there are more factors to consider when seeking compensation.
Liability
If the truck driver was responsible (liable) for the accident, you may be entitled to higher compensation. Your truck accident attorney can help reconstruct the events of the accident and gather evidence to show that you were not at fault.
Severity of Your Injuries and Medical Costs
If you suffered a catastrophic injury that requires expensive or long-term medical treatment, your attorney will factor this in when requesting compensation. Factors to consider include:
- The cost of any prescriptions you need to take due to the accident
- Transportation to your appointments
- Any other out-of-pocket expenses you may come across while attaining treatment
Property Damage and Lost Wages
You may also be able to seek more compensation when looking at factors that caused financial strain beyond your medical fees. This can include:
- Property damage to your vehicle, whether your car is a total loss or in need of repair
- Wages that compensate you for any time away (now and in the future) from your job that may be incurred.
- Legal fees from hiring an attorney to represent you
Pain and Suffering
You may also seek non-economic damages to compensate you for emotional distress after the accident. If you experienced pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life due to your injuries, your lawyer can help you factor this into the settlement amount you request.
What To Expect As You Pursue Compensation for Catastrophic Truck Accident Injuries
When estimating your compensation, our attorneys consider all of these factors and more to help you recover from the accident. At Parker Waichman LLP, our attorneys will work with you to provide corroborating evidence and consider these factors to negotiate with the insurance company for a fair settlement.
If you or a loved one is suffering from catastrophic truck accident injuries, reach out to our team at Parker Waichman LLP today. Call 1-800-LAW INFO for a free case consultation to learn about your rights to compensation.