Though each injury takes a unique toll, survivors of truck accidents may suffer:
Financial hardship: Truck accident victims often face medical expenses, the cost of repairing or replacing their vehicle, and other direct costs causing financial pressure. The typical person does not plan for a motor vehicle accident and may need every dollar an insurance claim or lawsuit can provide after a truck accident.
Pain and suffering: Truck accidents may leave victims in pain, replaying traumatic memories of the accident, suffering from insomnia, and struggling with conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In severe cases (like paralyzing injuries or intense pain), survivors may suffer substance abuse and suicidal thoughts.
Professional harm: When truck accident victims must take time from work, they may lose income, earning power, opportunities for bonuses and promotions, benefits, status with their employer, and progress within their professional field.
Your truck accident attorney will document each of your accident-related damages. If you suffered any of these types of harm or any damages not listed here, your lawyer will include them in your lawsuit or claim.