How to Claim Compensation After a Truck Accident If you've been injured in a truck accident you may be eligible for compensation. The severity of your injuries and the fault will determine how much you can claim. In most cases, you can claim for medical bills and lost wages. Pain and suffering and loss of future enjoyment of life are also significant considerations. Truck accident compensation Rules for comparative negligence Based on the fault of both the party who was injured and the other, the amount of compensation that they are eligible