How long it takes to recover from being hit by a truck depends on many factors, including how seriously you were injured, how quickly you receive medical care, and which treatments you choose to undergo.
If you have not already seen a doctor, it is a good idea to do so. They can provide an official prognosis and suggest ways to aid your recovery.
In the meantime, our Orlando truck accident lawyers can fight for the damages you deserve for pain and suffering, medical bills, and other accident-related losses.
What Factors Affect How Long it Takes to Recover From a Trucking Accident?
Your doctor can explain in more detail how long it might take you to recover from being hit by a truck and why. General factors that may affect your recovery include:
The Severity of Your Injuries
It may sound obvious, but it is worth repeating: more severe injuries usually take longer to heal than less severe ones. For example, as the Cleveland Clinic explains, if you suffer an open fracture (where the bone breaks through the skin), you will probably need more recovery time than someone who suffered a closed fracture (where the bone did not break through the skin).
The Location of Your Injury
Which part of your body was injured can also factor into your recovery time. Again, per the Cleveland Clinic, adults who suffer a clavicle fracture (broken collarbone) may heal in as little as eight weeks.
A pilon fracture (affecting the lower shinbone and ankle) may need up to a year to fully heal.
Your General Health
Your overall health can affect your ability to “bounce back” after an injury and how badly you are injured in the first place. For example, someone with a condition like osteoporosis may suffer more severe bone fractures during a crash and have a more difficult time healing than someone with strong, healthy bones.
In addition, if you are on any medication that affects your immune system, you might take longer to heal and be more susceptible to infections that lengthen recovery time.
Your Age
Very young children and older adults may be more vulnerable to catastrophic injuries, while teenagers and younger adults may heal more quickly.
How Quickly You Start Treatment and What Treatments You Receive
The sooner you see a doctor after a truck accident, the better. Early diagnosis and medical intervention can prevent pain, stop your injuries from worsening, and give you the best possible chance of making a timely recovery.
If you have a choice of treatments, your decision could also impact recovery time. For example, if your doctor recommends surgery and you agree to the procedure right away, you may recover faster than if you first opt for more conservative treatment options that work more slowly or not at all.
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What Damages Can I Get for a Truck Accident?
Generally speaking, the more serious your injuries are and the longer it takes you to recover from them, the more money you could receive for:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disability
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium
- Medical expenses
- Loss of income and job benefits
- Loss of earning capacity
You could also be eligible for compensation for property damage if you had to repair or replace your vehicle because of accident-related damage.
Your Recovery and the Statute of Limitations
In many cases, we recommend that clients wait until they are close to completely healed before taking legal action. This way, they already know how serious their injuries are and how long it took to recover from being hit by a truck, which allows us to more accurately determine what kinds of damages they should ask for.
However, this is not possible in every case, especially when our client’s injuries are severe or permanent. In Florida, truck accident victims typically have just two years to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline could mean you lose the right to sue the liable party.
You do not want to risk missing the deadline, so our team urges you to:
- Start on your case right away
- Collect evidence that shows how serious your injuries are
- Get opinions from experts who can estimate the nature and value of possible future losses
Our truck accident lawyers can help you start on your case, no matter how far along you are in your recovery.
Starting Your Legal Case Before Your Truck Accident Injuries Heal
Whether your injuries will heal in a month or will never fully heal, you do not want to be spending your recovery time fighting with insurance companies for the money you know you deserve.
The thought of doing so might be so discouraging that some accident victims wonder if it is worth taking legal action at all.
Our legal team wants you to know that you do not have to handle your case alone. You have the right to hire a legal representative to take care of everything:
- We can collect all of the evidence required to support your casefile and prove the at-fault party owes you damages.
- We can confront the insurance company on your behalf and, if they are open to negotiations, advocate for you to receive a fair amount based on how long it takes you to recover and how serious your injuries are.
- We can take your case to trial if we have to and fight for a jury award that covers all of your past and future losses.
You deserve to focus on recovering after being hit by a truck. You prioritize your health, and our personal injury attorneys can prioritize your needs.
While You Recover, Our Truck Accident Lawyers Can Fight for You
At Bogin, Munns & Munns, we understand that recovering from an accident can be a difficult process. No matter how long it takes you to recover from being hit by a truck, our Orlando personal injury lawyers can determine what kinds of damages you are entitled to and pursue the money you need to start rebuilding your life.
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