What kinds of monetary damages are truck accident victims entitled to?
A. In general, an injured person may be compensated for: past and future loss of earnings; past and future medical expenses; past and future pain and suffering; past and future loss of fringe benefits of employment; and, loss of enjoyment of life. The spouse of an injured person may be entitled to damages for the loss of their spouse’s services and “consortium”. In a wrongful death case, the decedents’ estate may be compensated for the decedents’ loss of future earnings, medical expenses, funeral expenses, and conscious pain and suffering , while the decedents’ next of kin may be compensated for the loss of their loved one. Every state has its own laws about the types of monetary damages that are available to compensate those who have been harmed by the negligence of others in a truck accident. Just as different states recognize different categories of damages, some states also have laws limiting the amount of money damages that can be recovered. A qualified truck accident attorney wil
