After a truck accident, victims frequently deal with physical discomfort, mental distress, and a string of precarious financial situations. More work goes into calculating the precise amount of a truck accident compensation than just entering numbers into a formula. The ultimate result depends on a number of important elements.
The type and severity of injuries are quite important. Higher settlements are typically obtained for severe injuries than for minor bruising, such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord damage. The long-term health consequences are important in addition to the urgent medical costs. Injury-related claims sometimes increase in value if they necessitate ongoing care or leave victims permanently disabled.
Economic damages include past, present, and future medical expenses as well as rehabilitation expenses. If a victim's capacity to work is compromised, lost wages and a reduced likelihood of future financial success become important factors in the settlement amount. Settlements can be increased if there is definitive evidence of the truck driver's or transportation company's negligence. However, in areas that practice comparative negligence, if the victim bears some of the fault, the claim may be proportionately reduced.
Every truck accident case is unique. Having an expert by your side is crucial. The seasoned truck accident lawyers at Munley Law, can help victims receive the money they are due. Call Munley Law today for a free consultation.
