The amount of compensation you can recover from a truck accident varies depending on the specific facts of your case. However, some factors that influence the amount of compensation you might recover include: The severity of your injuries; Whether you can establish that the truck driver or other responsible party was at fault; The value of your medical expenses; Whether you have missed time from work as a result of the accident; The amount of future pain and suffering you are likely to endure; Your age; and The degree to which your lifestyle will change because of the accident.