The damages involved in a truck accident claim | The Truck Accident Lawyers
Truck Accident Claims | The Elements of Damages
When a personal injury case is filed with the court, your attorney will list the damages you received from the accident on the Complaint. Due to size and weight variables, vehicular impact with a commercial van, refrigerated truck, load hauling semi tractor or armored vehicle may cause serious harm, severe injuries and even death to those persons who experience an unfortunate commercial vehicular crash.
Generally speaking, an accidental encounter with a commercial vehicle may have, but is not limited to the following elements in a civil suit for damages:
- Physical injuries – Bodily injuries are often multiple and severe and may include, but are not limited to internal injuries, catastrophic brain injury, spinal cord damage, broken or severed limbs, temporary and/or permanent physical limitations and/or disabilities.
- Medical bills – including emergency room and hospital services, medical treatment, medical providers, physical therapy, rehabilitation facility, blood work, radiology and medical devices.
- Pain & suffering – This may include severe and chronic pain
- Permanent impairment rating – May preclude you from returning to your job in the same capacity as before the accident or a reduced wage-earning capacity
- Wage loss / loss of earning capacity – past, present and future
- Loss of consortium – a claim for loss of companionship which may be made by your spouse
- Property damages – includes vehicle and personal property
Experience negotiating with trucking industry defendant insurance companies | The truck accident lawyers
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident involving a truck, semi tractor-trailer or commercial trucking van, you want an experienced negotiator or trial attorney working on your behalf. The Indianapolis, IN truck accident lawyers at Ward & Ward Law Firm treat every claim as if it will be going to trial. What does that mean?
Our legal team prepares every case thoroughly from the initial investigation, through the discovery process, call Charlie Ward at 317–639-9501 for a free consultation.
By Charlie Ward
Ward & Ward Law Firm 728 S Meridian St Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-639-9501
