Caps on damages in different jurisdictions
Some states place limits, or 'caps,' on the amount of damages plaintiffs can recover in personal injury or wrongful death cases. These caps directly affect compensation in truck accident lawsuits.
Emotional distress
Defense tactics in settlement negotiations
Defense attorneys and insurance companies representing trucking companies often use strategic tactics during settlement negotiations to minimize payouts or shift liability away from their clients.
Factors influencing settlement value
The value of a truck accident settlement depends on many legal, medical, and practical considerations. Understanding these factors helps plaintiffs and attorneys evaluate fair compensation.
Wrongful death damages
When a truck accident results in a fatality, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim. These damages aim to compensate loved ones for both financial and emotional losses.
Non-economic damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress
Unlike economic damages, non-economic damages compensate for the intangible losses that cannot be measured with receipts or invoices but deeply affect victims’ lives after a truck accident.