Texas Truck Accident Settlement Values by Injury Type

Special considerations for multiple injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries

Complete Spinal Cord Injuries

• Settlement Range: $5,000,000 – $15,000,000+
• Key Factors Affecting Value:
  • Level of injury (higher injuries typically result in larger settlements)
  • Age of victim
  • Pre-injury income
  • Life care plan costs
  • Home modification requirements
  • Required assistive technology
  • Need for ongoing care
  • Loss of quality of life

Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries

• Settlement Range: $1,000,000 – $5,000,000
• Value Determinants:
  • Degree of remaining function
  • Rehabilitation potential
  • Future medical needs
  • Impact on earning capacity
  • Required accommodations
  • Long-term prognosis

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Severe TBI

• Settlement Range: $3,000,000 – $10,000,000+
• Considerations:
  • Cognitive impairment level
  • Physical disabilities
  • Need for constant care
  • Loss of career
  • Personality changes
  • Impact on relationships
  • Future medical costs
  • Life expectancy changes

Moderate TBI

• Settlement Range: $500,000 – $3,000,000
• Value Factors:
  • Recovery trajectory
  • Permanent deficits
  • Impact on work capacity
  • Required therapy
  • Ongoing medical care
  • Quality of life changes

Mild TBI

• Settlement Range: $100,000 – $500,000
• Key Elements:
  • Duration of symptoms
  • Impact on daily activities
  • Work limitations
  • Recovery time
  • Long-term effects

Orthopedic Injuries

Multiple Fractures

• Settlement Range: $250,000 – $1,000,000
• Value Considerations:
  • Number of fractures
  • Complexity of breaks
  • Surgery requirements
  • Recovery time
  • Permanent limitations
  • Impact on mobility
  • Future arthritis risk

Single Major Fracture

• Settlement Range: $100,000 – $500,000
• Factors:
  • Location of fracture
  • Treatment complexity
  • Recovery duration
  • Work impact
  • Long-term effects

Joint Injuries

• Settlement Range: $150,000 – $750,000
• Value Elements:
  • Joint affected
  • Surgery needs
  • Rehabilitation requirements
  • Future deterioration risk
  • Impact on activities

Amputation Injuries

Upper Limb Amputations

• Settlement Range: $2,000,000 – $7,000,000+
• Value Factors:
  • Level of amputation
  • Dominant vs. non-dominant limb
  • Prosthetic requirements
  • Career impact
  • Life care needs
  • Phantom pain
  • Psychological impact

Lower Limb Amputations

• Settlement Range: $1,500,000 – $5,000,000+
• Considerations:
  • Amputation level
  • Mobility impact
  • Prosthetic needs
  • Home/vehicle modifications
  • Career limitations
  • Long-term care requirements

Internal Injuries

Major Organ Damage

• Settlement Range: $500,000 – $3,000,000
• Value Elements:
  • Organs affected
  • Long-term function impact
  • Required medications
  • Future complications risk
  • Life expectancy impact
  • Quality of life changes

Soft Tissue Injuries

• Settlement Range: $50,000 – $250,000
• Factors:
  • Severity of damage
  • Recovery time
  • Permanent effects
  • Pain levels
  • Activity limitations

Burn Injuries

Severe Burns (3rd/4th Degree)

• Settlement Range: $2,000,000 – $10,000,000+
• Value Considerations:
  • Percentage of body affected
  • Location of burns
  • Disfigurement
  • Surgical needs
  • Psychological impact
  • Long-term care
  • Pain and suffering

Moderate Burns (2nd Degree)

• Settlement Range: $200,000 – $1,000,000
• Key Factors:
  • Area affected
  • Scarring
  • Treatment required
  • Recovery time
  • Permanent effects

Psychological Injuries

Severe PTSD/Anxiety

• Settlement Range: $100,000 – $500,000
• Value Elements:
  • Severity of symptoms
  • Treatment duration
  • Impact on daily life
  • Work limitations
  • Relationship effects
  • Long-term prognosis

Depression/Emotional Trauma

• Settlement Range: $50,000 – $250,000
• Considerations:
  • Symptom severity
  • Treatment needs
  • Life impact
  • Recovery potential

Value-Enhancing Factors

All Injury Types

• Clear liability
• Multiple defendants
• Documented safety violations
• Commercial policy limits
• Strong expert testimony
• Comprehensive medical documentation
• Significant economic damages
• Young victim age
• High pre-injury earnings
• Strong witness testimony
• Clear accident reconstruction
• Quality of life impact evidence

Value-Reducing Factors

Potential Complications

• Comparative fault
• Pre-existing conditions
• Delayed treatment
• Poor documentation
• Limited insurance coverage
• Weak liability evidence
• Minimal economic impact
• Recovery gaps
• Limited medical support
• Poor expert testimony

Special Considerations

Multiple Injury Cases

• Combined values typically exceed individual injury values
• Interaction between injuries increases overall impact
• Complex care requirements enhance value
• Greater impact on activities of daily living
• Increased psychological component

Long-Term Impact Factors

• Future medical costs
• Life care planning
• Lost earning capacity
• Required accommodations
• Quality of life changes
• Family impact
• Future complications risk