For injuries caused by a trucking accident, the amount of compensation that can be recovered depends on many factors. The main considerations are the nature and extent of the client’s injuries and damages. Another factor that will influence the amount of any settlement is whether the trucking company is completely at fault, or if the client has some fault in causing the crash.
A victim’s financial compensation could include payment for these damages:
- Loss of Quality of Life
- Lost Wages
- Medical Treatment and Expenses, including rehabilitation
- Permanent Partial or Total Disability
- Death Benefits
In the event of a Wrongful Death claim or other serious truck accidents resulting from gross negligence, the responsible party may also be subject to pay punitive damages to the victim.