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Christopher Johns • Nov 17, 2019

Determining the Settlement of Your Truck Accident Claim

Due to the immense size of semi trucks as well as America’s current shortage of truck drivers , the various risks associated with sharing the road with trucks are as prevalent as ever before in history.

 At the very least, truck accidents are an inconvenience that nobody deserves to face. At their worst, they have the potential to be fatal and traumatizing.

At Lapeze & Johns , we want to safeguard you from any losses that can occur if you or a loved one are involved in a truck accident. Our legal team has all of the expertise necessary in order to guide you towards justice and relief. 

One of the most crucial factors in this journey is assuring that you will be compensated justly for your suffering. We have listed and explained 3 factors that will be considered when determining the settlement of your truck accident claim. 

Lost Wages and Income

Injuries and accidents are time consuming. For individuals with any sort of job, this is a major issue. For this reason, you can make a damage claim related to income losses as a result of truck accident complications. These claims can cover a variety of losses in wage. For instance, any days of work missed due to doctors appointments or hospital stays can yield financial compensation. You can also be reimbursed for benefits lost such as sick days/ vacation days.

 This compensation can also cover future losses of income in cases where you are facing long term complications. 

Pain And Suffering

In addition to monetary losses, your claims can include emotional damages. These damages are referred to as Pain and Suffering. These are obviously a bit more difficult to calculate into a number, but an experienced, expert attorney such as our competent team at Lapeze & Johns can assure that your emotional suffering is validated. 

Examples of emotionally distressing situations that can occur as a result of a truck accident include:

  • Loss of companionship
  • A major decline in health such as a disease or chronic pain
  • Job loss 
  • A loss of assets such as the home, car, or a business

Medical Expenses

Damages related to medical expenses are certainly the most dreaded. Thankfully, they are the easiest to quantify. 

Losses that can be recovered in these cases range from the ambulance/ helicopter transportation all the way down to the costs of prescriptions. Be sure that you or a loved one take detailed notes of these costs.

 Due to the immense power of semi trucks, medical bills are likely to pile up tremendously in the case of a serious truck accident. 

Let the Trustworthy Attorneys of Lapeze & Johns Lead the Way

If you or a loved one ever faces the unfortunate case of a truck accident, it is imperative to know that you are not alone. The Houston truck accident attorneys of Lapeze & Johns are ready to answer any questions and begin fighting for your justice as soon as you are ready to attain legal counsel.

 

Contact the highly skilled Houston car accident attorneys of Lapeze & Johns today at (713) 766-0075 for a no-hassle, FREE case consultation today. 

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