How Much Will You Get Paid If an 18-Wheeler Hit You?
By Pyle Law, Reviewed by E. Thomas Pyle January 08 2025 7:27 amWhen an 18-wheeler accident happens, your compensation will vary based on a lot of different things: how badly you were hurt, whose fault it was, and the damages. How much will you get paid if an 18-wheeler hits you? Truck accident settlements may vary from tens of thousands all the way up to millions, based on circumstances. The attorney at Pyle Law knows how to handle these complex claims and will ensure Kansas residents receive the most possible compensation for their injury claim.
Because 18-wheelers and other huge trucks are in a completely other league in terms of size and weight, which can result in horrifying injuries, the typical payment for a case varies greatly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatalities and serious injuries is disproportionate to the number of regular car crashes. Settlement awards can range from as little as $40,000 in small cases to more than $1,000,000 in serious and life-altering situations. Medical costs, continuing treatment, psychological discomfort, and trucking firms’ policies—which typically have significant insurance coverage to cover these risks—all influence the final sum.
Your truck accident settlement amount is determined by:
Since every case is different, a skilled lawyer can offer estimates that are specific to Kansas law.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says that Kansas operates on a modified comparative negligence rule, whereby you can recover damages so long as you are less than 50% at fault for the accident. Determining fault requires the gathering of key evidence, including:
Damages are divided into different areas to compensate the victim for their losses:
Truck accidents usually involve serious injuries like fractures, damage to the spinal cord, and brain injuries. The severity of the physical injury is directly proportional to the amount of settlement.
This includes immediate treatment, hospitalization, surgery, physiotherapy, and long-term care if required. All medical costs are included in the final compensation.
Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, and diminished quality of life, all of which are taken into consideration and generally raise the settlement amount.
Any lost wages because of your injury are part of your compensation.
If your injuries lead to long-term disability, settlements will include loss of future earning capacity to support you and your family.
Don’t face the aftermath of a truck accident alone. Pyle Law supports you every step of the way to secure your future. Call us today!
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