How to Calculate a Truck Accident Claim

We understand how traumatizing truck accidents can be. In some cases, you might have lost a loved one because of a reckless driver or a truck malfunction. Whatever the case, it is within your right to file a personal injury claim to be compensated for the pain and suffering felt.

Apart from a personal injury claim, you can also file a wrongful death claim, and if a property was damaged, you could go to court and demand compensation. Whatever the type of claim you decide to file, always work with a qualified accident attorney. We will help preserve the evidence and ensure the best possible outcome for your case.

Truck accident claims are complicated because the burden of proof depends on the plaintiff and not the defendant. So how do you calculate a truck accident claim?

Medical Expenses

When you come to us with a truck accident claim, we will first consider the amount of money you spent on medical bills. Before we go to court, we will collect all the receipts involved in your treatment, such as therapy, ambulance transportation, surgery, and rehabilitation.

The good thing about medical expenses is that they are easy to prove. Other types of medical costs that we consider are the cost of medical devices and consultation costs. We will also consider the cost of prescription pills, cost of diagnostic tests, and bed costs. If you require long-term treatment, we will include the estimates in our claim.

Loss of Wages

When calculating a truck accident claim, the jury will consider whether you lost income due to the accident. The first approach is to figure out how much money you lost, and the second approach is to project how much money you would have earned if the accident had not happened.

When estimating future incomes, we consider your education level, current pay, training, and expected career trajectory.

Property Damage

The third factor that we take into account is the number of damages caused by the truck. For example, if it crashes into your perimeter wall, we will obtain an estimate of how much it will cost to repair the wall. If the truck has damaged your vehicle, we will get an estimate of how much it will cost to fix it.

Pain and Suffering

Unlike medical bills and property damage, there is no easy way of valuing pain and suffering. To place a value, we will consider the severity of your injuries and their impact on your life. We will also rely on professional opinion to convince the court you felt a lot of pain and emotional turmoil.

Speak with a Truck Accident Attorney You Can Trust

Immediately you give us a call, we will start preparing for your claim. We will collect all medical bills and the value of the damaged property. You can trust our Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC law firm to negotiate on your behalf and ensure the best possible outcome for your case. Give us a call on 815-656-4600 or send a message through the contact form on our website.