# Average Settlement Value of a Truck Accident Injury Case | Attorney Brian White **Table of Contents***[*Expand*]* 1. Commercial Truck Settlements Are Often Higher than Regular Vehicle Collisions 2. Valuing Your Truck Accident Claim 3. Valuing Your Medical Expenses in a Car Accident Claim 4. Compensation if You Can No Longer Earn a Living After a Truck Accident 5. Contact the Houston Truck Accident Lawyers at Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers For Help ![Average Settlement Value of a Truck Accident Injury Case in Texas](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Average-Settlement-Value-of-a-Truck-Accident-Injury-Case-in-Texas-300x190.jpg) When a semi truck is involved in a crash with a passenger car, there can be serious injuries and property damage due to the sheer size difference between the big rig and the personal vehicle.  The devastating outcome may result in injuries that leave the victim unable to care for themselves independently or require multiple medical procedures to correct. ## Commercial Truck Settlements Are Often Higher than Regular Vehicle Collisions Because of the high incidence of [catastrophic injury](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/catastrophic-injury-lawyer/), commercial truck accidents typically have larger settlements than other traffic collisions. But as with any case, the value of your claim will depend on the circumstances of the crash. There are five factors that your [Houston truck accident attorney](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/truck-accident-lawyer/) takes into account when valuing your case: - Who has [liability](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/whats-liability/) and blame for the crash? - What kind of property damage occurred, was your car totaled, or can it be fixed? - What are the medical expenses, including surgery, medication, and therapy? - How much are your lost wages, and did you suffer impaired earning capacity - The degree of your [pain, suffering](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/how-are-pain-and-suffering-damages-calculated/), and emotional trauma ([non-economic losses](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/what-are-non-economic-damages-in-texas/)) is also a consideration. These five factors will heavily influence the value of your case. For a legal consultation call [(713) 500-5000](tel:+17135005000) ## Valuing Your Truck Accident Claim Liability plays a big role in determining the value of your compensatory damages after a truck accident. Your lawyer will have to prove whether the truck driver caused the wreck.  The stronger the evidence against the truck driver, the more likely their insurance company (and possibly the trucking company’s insurance carrier) will be to agree to the initial demand amount. Your lawyer sends a demand letter to the insurance company after the wreck, stating the value of your claim and seeking payment. The insurance company may adjust it, and if the issue of liability is murky, they may lower it considerably or even try to take the case to trial because they believe the liability was not all on their client. Your [property damage](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/property-damage/), including that to your vehicle and anything of value that was damaged in the crash, is included in your settlement. The vehicle’s fair market value will be added to your claim if the car is totaled.  The trucking company’s insurance may pay for the repairs to your car, or your own insurance may pay and then collect reimbursement from the trucking company as part of the settlement. ## Valuing Your Medical Expenses in a Car Accident Claim The total cost of treating your accident injuries is a large part of the claim. This includes the emergency medical bills, immediate treatment after the accident, and any anticipated future medical expenses. In general, the worse your injuries, the higher your medical bills and, therefore, your claim. Sometimes, you may need quite a bit of future treatment, like one or more surgeries to repair a broken limb. Or you may need physical therapy to regain your abilities as you heal, including walking or getting used to wearing a prosthetic limb. Some people may need ongoing care for the rest of their lives. For example, someone who suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may need [accommodations in a memory care facility](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/rehabilitation-after-traumatic-brain-injury). Others may have such severe injuries that they must live in a nursing home as they recover. [Click to contact](/contact-us/) us today ## Compensation if You Can No Longer Earn a Living After a Truck Accident Finally, you are also eligible for compensation for lost wages from work, and if your injuries leave you unable to do the job you had before, you will be compensated for the [loss of earning potential](https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/loss-of-earning-capacity). Complete a [Case Evaluation Form](/contact-us/) Now ## Contact the Houston Truck Accident Lawyers at Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers For Help If you have been struck by a commercial truck, an experienced commercial truck accident lawyer in Houston can help you properly value your claim and get the compensation you deserve.  Our offices Houston — Greenway/Upper Kirby 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 350 Houston, TX 77098 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 364-1466](tel:+17133641466) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%203120%20Southwest%20Freeway%2C%20Suite%20350%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077098) Houston — East Freeway 11811 East Freeway, Suite 630-06 Houston, TX 77029 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 609-1893](tel:+17136091893) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%2011811%20East%20Freeway%2C%20Suite%20630-06%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077029) Houston — South Loop 2600 South Loop West, Suite 293 Houston, TX 77054 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 281-4904](tel:+17132814904) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%202600%20South%20Loop%20West%2C%20Suite%20293%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077054) Houston — Katy Freeway 11511 Katy Fwy, Suite 515 Houston, TX 77079 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 909-7537](tel:+17139097537) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%2011511%20Katy%20Fwy%2C%20Suite%20515%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077079) Houston — Clear Lake 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Suite B268 Houston, TX 77058 By appointment only Call [(936) 508-2854](tel:+19365082854) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%201300%20Bay%20Area%20Blvd%2C%20Suite%20B268%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077058) The Woodlands 1776 Woodstead Ct, Ste. 203 The Woodlands, TX 77380 By appointment only Call [(281) 843-9777](tel:+12818439777) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%201776%20Woodstead%20Ct%2C%20Ste.%20203%2C%20The%20Woodlands%2C%20TX%2077380) Champion Forest (Cypress) 4606 FM 1960 Rd W, Ste. 444 Houston, TX 77069 By appointment only Call [(281) 843-9777](tel:+12818439777) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%204606%20FM%201960%20Rd%20W%2C%20Ste.%20444%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077069) --- ### About the Author Brian White ![About the Author Brian White](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brian-white-houston-personal-injury-lawyer-300x300.jpg) [Brian White](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/about/our-attorneys/brian-white/) earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston and is licensed to practice in Texas. 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