How Much is My Truck Accident Worth?
You’ve been in an accident involving a semi-truck.
Your wrecked car, mounting medical bills and inability to work have you fearful of the future. You need to know how much your truck accident is worth.However, you’ll quickly learn finding out what compensation you will receive is difficult and that a truck accident is nothing like being in a common auto accident. At Laird Hammons Laird, we are here to help you.
Your wrecked car, mounting medical bills and inability to work have you fearful of the future. You need to know how much your truck accident is worth.However, you’ll quickly learn finding out what compensation you will receive is difficult and that a truck accident is nothing like being in a common auto accident. At Laird Hammons Laird, we are here to help you.
No two truck accidents are alike
Even if accidents seem similar, you could be looking at a very different kind of settlement with your case than one that seems like yours. Don’t make the mistake of settling for less than you need because of advice about the amount which a friend or relative settled. Our team at Laird Hammons Laird will coordinate with a truck accident investigator who can determine who’s at fault and to what extent. All those factors combine to show the true extent of damages committed against you.
Learn more: The Timeline for a Trucking Accident Case
There are two categories into which your losses fit – economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages consist of the easily quantifiable costs of the accident – such as medical expenses and lost wages. Non-economic damages are more difficult to assign an expense – such as the impact of the truck accident on daily life.
There are many factors which will alter the value of your case:
Settling your case
The timing of when you settle your case also matters. If you settle too quickly, you can wind up paying for more than what you expected. It takes time for you to fully understand the extent of your treatment plans and changes can happen. For example:
Get the help you need
You wouldn’t refuse to have a broken leg treated by a doctor following a truck accident, so don’t take on your legal battles without the help of the experienced lawyers at Laird Hammons Laird.
Learn more: Getting Ready to Meet with Your Attorney
As fellow Oklahomans, we know you don’t want more than you need from your settlement. We can make sure you get on the road to recovery and can return to your life with the resources you need after a trucking accident. If you’ve been involved in an accident contact us today (405-703-4567) and we’ll evaluate your unique situation.
Even if accidents seem similar, you could be looking at a very different kind of settlement with your case than one that seems like yours. Don’t make the mistake of settling for less than you need because of advice about the amount which a friend or relative settled. Our team at Laird Hammons Laird will coordinate with a truck accident investigator who can determine who’s at fault and to what extent. All those factors combine to show the true extent of damages committed against you.
Learn more: The Timeline for a Trucking Accident Case
There are two categories into which your losses fit – economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages consist of the easily quantifiable costs of the accident – such as medical expenses and lost wages. Non-economic damages are more difficult to assign an expense – such as the impact of the truck accident on daily life.
There are many factors which will alter the value of your case:
- Extent of your injuries
- Whether or not you have permanent physical damage
- Total amount of your medical expenses
- Rehabilitation expense
- Cost of daily care due to injuries
- Expected future medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and Suffering
- Resulting quality of life
- Property damage
Settling your case
The timing of when you settle your case also matters. If you settle too quickly, you can wind up paying for more than what you expected. It takes time for you to fully understand the extent of your treatment plans and changes can happen. For example:
- You might not be aware of your total injuries. Adrenaline causes you to feel disoriented after a crash. Problems can arise if you don’t allow yourself time for your body’s chemistry to level out and see how you truly feel after an accident.
- As your injuries heal or become more severe, your treatment plan may change. The cost would then be affected, and if you have settled, you will have to pay for these expenses yourself.
- You can’t know how your injuries will affect your personal life or job long-term immediately. If you find your injury keeps you from working in the same manner, you could find yourself without your livelihood.
Get the help you need
You wouldn’t refuse to have a broken leg treated by a doctor following a truck accident, so don’t take on your legal battles without the help of the experienced lawyers at Laird Hammons Laird.
Learn more: Getting Ready to Meet with Your Attorney
As fellow Oklahomans, we know you don’t want more than you need from your settlement. We can make sure you get on the road to recovery and can return to your life with the resources you need after a trucking accident. If you’ve been involved in an accident contact us today (405-703-4567) and we’ll evaluate your unique situation.
