Attorney Michael L. Saile
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- Examples of Truck Accident Settlement Amounts
- How To Get the Most From Your Truck Accident Settlement
- What Impacts Truck Accident Settlement Amounts?
- What Expenses Can a Truck Accident Settlement Cover?
- How Long Will My Truck Accident Case Take to Settle?
- Let Cordisco & Saile Help You Pursue a Truck Accident Settlement
In Pennsylvania, the average truck accident settlement can range into the millions, depending on the circumstances. At Cordisco & Saile LLC, the average truck crash settlement we’ve recovered is $XXXX.
This total comes from the firm’s case data and updates as we win more cases for deserving clients. However, each case is unique, and results are not guaranteed. The settlement in each case depends on numerous factors, including the nature and severity of the injuries, the impacts on the victim’s life, the extent of the medical bills and other costs, the apportionment of fault for the accident, the insurance coverage, and more.
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, one of our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys can analyze your case and estimate the value of a potential settlement.
Schedule your free consultation by calling 215-642-2335 or using our convenient online form.
Examples of Truck Accident Settlement Amounts
Truck accident victims often ask us to estimate the value of a potential settlement. The answer is more complex than providing a straightforward number, but we know that facts and figures are reassuring.
To help our clients understand truck collision payouts, we’ve reviewed our case records and pulled the following minimum, maximum, and average settlement amounts for commercial vehicle accidents:
| Scenario | Award |
|---|---|
| Minimum Truck Accident Settlement Amount: | $XX |
| Average Truck Accident Settlement Amount: | $XX |
| Maximum Truck Accident Settlement Amount: | $XX |
Please note that these are benchmarks, and individual case results vary significantly, and results are not guaranteed. The value of your potential truck accident settlement depends on the unique circumstances of your case.
Our Case Results
Our attorneys have secured significant compensation for clients with truck accident injuries. Some noteworthy settlements and verdicts include the following:
- $10 million for a local first responder: A tow truck driver was assisting a disabled tractor-trailer in an Emergency Response Zone when a passing truck struck him, knocking him to the ground. The driver suffered serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, neck fracture with initial quadriplegia, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- $2.47 million for an accident with an armoured truck: Our client had stopped at a red light during rainy weather conditions. The strong force of the collision from the armored vehicle caused a spinal fracture, which required spinal surgery and the implementation of hardware. The man suffered significant complications from infections and developed a drop-foot condition due to his back injury, which has required him to use a cane for the remainder of his life.
- $450,000 in a delivery truck crash: An experienced motorcycle rider received a settlement after being hit by a company vehicle. The truck driver had failed to stop at a red light, causing a high-impact accident. Our client suffered extensive injuries, including a TBI, collapsed lung, and multiple broken bones, which required multiple invasive surgeries.
High-quality representation by a Pennsylvania truck accident lawyer is the key to recovering the maximum compensation for your injuries. A skilled and experienced attorney can investigate the details of your case and take legal action to fight for a settlement that fully compensates you for all your losses.
How To Get the Most From Your Truck Accident Settlement
Your commercial vehicle accident settlement will depend on the circumstances of your accident and how well your case is prepared. The following are some steps to take that can maximize your compensation:
- Get immediate medical treatment: Seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow up on treatment. Medical care not only protects your health and speeds your recovery, but it also provides critical documentation of your injuries and losses.
- Investigate and gather evidence: Collect as much documentation as possible, including photos of the scene, witness statements, and records of your losses. Keep all medical and car repair bills and secure pay stubs to prove lost wages, if applicable.
- Establish liability: To win your semi-truck accident lawsuit, you must demonstrate that the other party is at fault for your injuries. This usually means proving they failed to take reasonable steps to protect the safety of others on the road. Often in truck accident cases, this involves violations of trucking laws or regulations.
- Avoid accepting quick settlements: Insurance companies frequently offer low settlement amounts to limit losses. Protect your interests by seeking legal advice before agreeing to anything.
- File your claim as soon as possible: Evidence and witness memories fade quickly after an accident. File quickly for your best chance of presenting a strong case.
- Consult a truck accident lawyer: The sooner you start working with an attorney, the more time they have to build your case and file your claim. More time means more opportunities to collect evidence, prove liability, and account for all losses.
Our experienced attorneys understand truck crash liability and can help you pursue full and fair compensation.
Get legal help from a team that will never stop fighting for you.
What Impacts Truck Accident Settlement Amounts?
Legal settlements help compensate for losses resulting from the accident. The settlement amount will depend on several key factors.
Insurance Coverage and Policy Limits
Because commercial vehicle crashes often cause severe injuries and extensive damage, trucking companies tend to have high-value coverage. Higher policy limits typically mean more available compensation, but severe injuries may exceed what’s available from insurance. An attorney can determine the applicable coverage and file claims on your behalf.
Type and Severity of Your Injuries
If you experience a catastrophic injury from a truck accident, your life might change forever. Courts recognize this and might increase the settlement amount accordingly. Some common severe injuries resulting from truck accidents include the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Permanent nerve damage
- Paraplegia or tetraplegia
- Paralysis
- Limb loss
- Severe burns
These types of injuries can result in a loss of mobility, chronic pain, and a permanent change in function.
Your Medical History
The law only requires insurance companies to pay for accident-related injuries. Adjusters often try to take advantage of this rule by looking for evidence that your injuries pre-existed the crash.
Adjusters may try to reduce your compensation if you have a history of similar injuries or related medical conditions. Having a skilled attorney who can present evidence supporting your claim is crucial.
Current and Future Medical Care
Injuries from truck crashes can require extensive medical care, starting immediately after the accident. An experienced truck accident lawyer reviews your records in detail to account for all treatment costs, including diagnostic tests, surgeries, and hospital stays.
You might need ongoing medical care, treatment, and support after an accident, especially in the case of a catastrophic injury. These expenses might last months, years, or even a lifetime. A settlement can estimate and include the future cost of these anticipated expenses.
Lost Wages From Missed Work
Patients recovering from a truck injury often need to take time off work. That lost income adds to your financial stress after the crash, but you can frequently recoup these losses as part of your claim. You must submit documentation of your typical wages and a doctor’s note confirming your inability to work.
Lost Earning Capacity
Sometimes, a truck accident injury can forever change someone’s capacity to make a living. Even if you can seek employment elsewhere after the accident, a settlement can include financial losses for the inability to maintain employment in your previous, higher-paying job.
Pain and Suffering
Truck accident injuries can result in ongoing physical pain and suffering. You might have permanent disabilities, scarring, and disfigurement. You may also experience impacts on your mental health, such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress. You might also have ongoing physical pain long after your primary injuries heal. Your injuries may keep you from engaging in activities you previously enjoyed. Your settlement amount can also include compensation for these impacts on your quality of life.
What Expenses Can a Truck Accident Settlement Cover?
A trucking accident lawsuit aims to compensate you for your losses. These include the financial costs and less tangible effects on your quality of life.
Economic Damages
You can pursue compensation for all injury-related expenses, such as doctor bills, physical therapy, and transportation to and from medical appointments. Your claim can also incorporate damage to your vehicle and other property.
A skilled attorney will factor in all current and projected expenses, including any long-term care your doctors predict you will need. It’s essential to account for nursing care as well as temporary or permanent assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages compensate you for the less tangible losses resulting from the accident. These can include physical pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life. These losses are more challenging to value because there is no line item on a credit card or bank statement to account for them.
The amount you can claim depends on multiple factors, including the severity of your injuries and the impact on your daily life. Your attorney will listen to your story, review the facts of your case, and determine the fair value of your damages. In general, the more severe your injuries and their impact on your daily life, the greater the compensation you can receive.
How Long Will My Truck Accident Case Take to Settle?
The statute of limitations in Pennsylvania gives you two years from the date of your truck accident to file a personal injury claim. Although this sounds like a long time, speaking with an attorney as soon as possible is vital because investigating an accident and preparing a claim can take time.
Many truck accident cases settle out of court. This process has no timeline, but a lawsuit can take a year or more to conclude. Our firm stays on top of the case and refuses to allow the other side to employ unacceptable delay tactics.
Seeking legal help as quickly as possible will help expedite the filing process. Our lawyers work with you to determine a fair settlement and the best way to get those results, whether through a settlement or in court.
Let Cordisco & Saile Help You Pursue a Truck Accident Settlement
For over 30 years, the award-winning personal injury lawyers at Cordisco & Saile LLC have fought relentlessly for victims of semi-truck crashes. We think beyond the average settlement to look at each case in detail, from the impact of federal regulations on liability to the total value of your losses.
We are passionate about helping people get their lives back on track, no matter how much effort it takes. Plus, we work on contingency, so you don’t have to worry about the cost of a truck accident lawyer. You don’t pay unless we win.
You only get one shot to pursue compensation for your truck accident injuries, so get it right from the beginning by scheduling a free consultation. Call us at 215-642-2335 or reach out online to get started.
Serving as a personal injury attorney in Pennsylvania, Michael Saile has been honored as both a Brain Injury Top 25 Lawyer by National Trial Lawyers and a 2024 Super Lawyer. He earned his J. D. at Widener University School of Law where he was a member of the Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society. Saile is also the author of two publications titled “Not Another Bad Lawyer” and “Don’t Crash Again”.
