Truck Accident Lawsuits Truck accident lawsuits are filed when a person was injured in a trucking accident. In these instances the other party may be held responsible for your losses and you may be able to sue for financial compensation. The amount you can get in a lawsuit is contingent upon the nature of the accident and the circumstances that led up to it. Moreover, there are certain steps that you need to follow after filing an action. There are many types of damages that can be asserted in a personal injury case following a truck crash. V