Suing for Pain and Suffering after a Truck Accident
Truck traffic in Cumming and the nation at large is on the rise, and it likely comes as no surprise that truck accidents are among the most dangerous traffic crashes on our roadways. In addition to the physical injuries and immense financial losses you experience, there is also your physical pain and suffering to consider. This non-economic form of loss can be significant depending on the extent of your injuries.
If a negligent truck driver leaves you injured, reach out to our experienced truck accident attorneys at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland today.
Serious Harm from Truck Accidents
The semis that roam our highways are massive. In fact, they are so much larger than other vehicles that truck drivers are far less likely to be gravely injured in truck accidents than anyone else on the road. Truck accidents tend to cause grave injuries, and victims are generally terrified in the process, which amplifies the pain and suffering endured. In other words, the pain and suffering component of your truck accident claim can be challenging to overstate.
Your Pain and Suffering
In your truck accident claim, you will seek compensation for your medical expenses, which may include healthcare needs that stretch well into the future. This is in addition to your lost income, which may consist of lost earning potential.
Noneconomic Damages
There are also your non-economic damages to consider, which include your pain and suffering. This category of loss is all too real, but assigning a value can be difficult. Those injured in violent truck accidents are more likely to be seriously injured and to experience emotional devastation.
PTSD-Like Symptoms
Many victims of frightening truck accidents suffer PTSD-like symptoms. These can take many debilitating forms that include all the following:
- Sleep disturbances
- Difficulty concentrating
- Disturbing accident flashbacks that can interfere with daily life
- A tendency to push others away
- Increased anxiety
- Bouts of depression
- A loss of interest in activities that used to bring pleasure
- Difficulty seeing the positive side of things
Calculating Pain and Suffering in Your Case
Truck accidents are serious accidents that generate immense physical and emotional pain and suffering. Your personal injury attorney may use differing methods to calculate your pain and suffering, including multiplying the medical bills by a number that corresponds to the nature, extent, and duration of your injuries. Alternatively, your experienced legal professional may use a per diem method by calculating the value of pain and suffering daily. Because truck accidents are so severe, the value assigned to the pain and suffering of victims is often relatively high.
An Experienced Cumming Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help
The accomplished Cumming truck accident attorneys at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland dedicate our impressive practice to helping valued clients recover for their full range of legal damages, including pain and suffering. To learn more about what we can do for you, contact us online or by calling our office at 770-887-1209 today.