Baltimore Truck Accident Lawyers
Damages in a Truck Accident Lawsuit
When a large truck, like an 18-wheeler or a tractor-trailer, is involved in an accident, it often results in severe, catastrophic injuries due to the size and force of these large, heavy vehicles. The types of injuries are often particularly devastating, including spinal cord injuries that can leave a victim paralyzed, amputations and traumatic brain injuries that can require lifelong medical care.
Victims of truck accidents may seek compensation for their injuries, as well as damages such as pain and suffering. An experienced Maryland truck accident lawyer can help determine the type of compensation you may be eligible to collect and will pursue the best possible financial settlement on your behalf.
The type of compensation a victim will receive falls into the following categories:
- Economic Damages
A victim injured in a trucking accident can collect economic damages for medical expenses related to the injury. A monetary figure is determined by receipts from emergency rooms, hospitals, surgeons, physical therapists, home health organizations and other health care providers that were involved in the victim’s care. Damages can include the following:
– Hospitalization
– Prescription Drugs
– Physical therapy and rehabilitation
– Lost wages for a victim’s recovery period
– Payment for future losses as a result of diminished earning capacity - Non-Economic Damages: Pain and Suffering
While it is more difficult to quantify the intangible losses, an experienced Maryland truck accident lawyer can calculate the amount using existing guidelines to collect damages for pain, anguish, trauma and suffering. - Non-Economic Damages: Disfigurement and Disability
If you have been disfigured, lost a limb or have been left with permanent scarring, you can include damages for disfigurement as part of your claim. You may also include damages for partial or permanent disability, as well as a loss of quality of life due to the injury and loss of marital consortium. - Punitive Damages
In certain circumstances, you may include punitive damages in your truck accident claim. The court may or may not award punitive damages, as the level of negligence must be excessive. These are decided on a case-by-case basis.
A truck accident victim should always consult with a knowledgeable truck accident lawyer who can negotiate with insurance companies in to order secure fair compensation and all entitled damages.
Baltimore Truck Accident Lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton Fight Hard for Victims of Truck Accidents
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a truck accident, our Maryland truck accident lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton are committed to protecting your rights and making sure you receive the maximum financial settlement. We will not stop fighting for you until those responsible are held accountable for your pain and suffering. For a free consultation, call us today at 800-547-4LAW (4529) or contact us online.
