Truck accidents can have a devastating effect on victims and their families. Through a personal injury claim, you can seek full and fair compensation for the damages or losses you experienced due to another party’s negligence.
The experienced truck accident lawyers at Salango Law, PLLC, can review your situation and identify all the damages you may be able to demand, which may include the following:
Special Damages
Special damages, or economic damages, are losses you suffered that represent a direct financial loss you suffered as a result of the accident. In many cases, they can be calculated by referring to a bill, estimate, or invoice. Some of the most common special damages that are requested in truck accident cases include the following:
Medical Expenses
You can seek compensation to pay for the medical bills you have already incurred, as well as future medical expenses. This aspect of your damage claim may pay for:
- Emergency medical expenses
- Hospital stays
- Diagnostic testing
- Follow-up care
- Visits with specialists
- Rehabilitation
- Nursing care
- Physical therapy
- Mental health counseling
- Mobility aids
- Prescription medication
We can work with your medical providers to help determine your future medical needs so we can include these future expenses in your demand.
Lost Wages
You can seek compensation for your lost income, which may include:
- Hourly pay
- Salary
- Tips
- Commissions
- Bonuses
- Employment benefits
- Retirement contributions
Reduced Earning Capacity
If you cannot return to work or must transfer to a lower-paying, less-demanding job, we can seek compensation for your reduced earning capacity.
Household Services
You may be unable to cook, clean, or care for your children due to your injuries. You may need to pay someone to perform these duties while you recover, but we can seek compensation for these lost services.
Property Damage
You can seek to have your vehicle repairs paid for. If the cost to fix your vehicle exceeds its fair market value, we can seek compensation to replace your damaged vehicle.
General Damages
General damages, or non-economic damages, refer to losses that accident victims suffer that are not easily quantifiable, such as:
Physical Pain and Suffering
Serious injuries and their associated medical treatment can cause substantial physical pain and suffering. You deserve to be fairly compensated for these losses. An experienced lawyer can help establish these damages and argue for a fair settlement.
Emotional Distress and Mental Anguish
Truck accidents can cause psychological trauma. You may experience PTSD, a fear of driving, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other emotional and mental effects from the accident. In addition to paying for mental health treatment, you may be able to recover compensation for the adverse impact the accident has had on your life.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Severe injuries can drastically reduce your quality of life. You may not be able to enjoy your favorite pastimes or hobbies. You can seek fair compensation for your decreased enjoyment of life.
Loss of Consortium
Loss of consortium refers to the loss of your relationships with your spouse or other family members. They have a separate claim to seek damages for these losses.
Punitive Damages
In rare cases, juries may award punitive damages to punish the defendant for showing an outrageous indifference to your safety.
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If you were injured in a truck accident and would like to know more about the damages you might be able to recover, call Salango Law, PLLC at (304) 342-0512.