Assume that you suffered an injury from the trucking accident, and your attorney proved that the company is liable for a HOS violation. How much you will receive in damages depends on the severity of your injuries, whether you need hospital stays, surgeries, and rehab, and how much-lost work time you have. Also important is if you will fully recover or will be permanently disabled.
Most truck accident settlements involve economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages pay you for expenses related to the crash and your injuries. These include past and future medical bills, lost earnings, property damages, and lost earning potential. Provide your attorney with all of your medical bills and lost income information so you can get the most economic damages.
You also may recover compensation for your non-economic damages. These damages are harder to quantify and pin a number on, so you need a good attorney fighting for you. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Non-economic damages are somewhat subjective but usually constitute the largest part of a truck accident settlement. Get a lawyer to assess these damages before accepting a settlement.