Item: Katz Personal Injury Lawyers
Rating: 5
Author: Michael G.

Recovering Lost Wages Resulting From a Car Accident

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may have missed work, or perhaps you are still unable to return to work. Without your income, you and your family could suffer serious financial strain. When a car accident injury prevents you from earning a living, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages and income.

Insurance Coverage for Lost Wages

A car accident injury can keep you from going to work and earning the money that you normally would have received had you not been injured in the car accident. “Lost wages” refers to the income you cannot earn because of your injury and may include:

Lost wages for the period of time you did not work as a result of the injury
Lost earning capacity if you sustain a long-term or permanent disability that prevents you from making as much money as you did before the accident
Lost opportunities, such as missing a job interview during your recovery period

If your insurance policy covers lost wages, you must document the income you have lost in order to file a claim. Your paperwork should include a letter from your physician describing your injuries and how long they kept you from working (or continue to keep you from working), a letter from your employer verifying that you missed work due to injuries, and a copy of the police report from your accident. You will also need a recent paycheck, or if you are self-employed documentation of your prior year's earnings, such as your tax returns. In many cases, establishing the amount of your lost wages can be a matter of comparing your paychecks from before and after the accident. However, some cases, such as when future earning capacity may not be as clear, may require a financial or economic expert to determine the amount of your lost wages. This is where retaining a lawyer to represent your claim can be beneficial.

Recovering Lost Income Damages From an At-fault Party

If your insurance policy does not include income loss benefits, but you were not at fault in the accident, you may still be able to receive compensation for your income loss by making a claim against the at-fault driver’s bodily injury liability coverage.

(If you were hit by a driver without car insurance or without adequate coverage, you may be able to collect lost wages under your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, which you may have even if you don’t have lost wages coverage.)

Call KWF for Help with Lost Wages Claims

The legal team at Katz Personal Injury Lawyers can help guide you through the process of a lost wages claim, and help you receive as much as possible in compensation. Please call our experienced Georgia accident lawyers today at (404) 460-0101 if you were injured in an auto wreck, and you have missed work as a result. Your first consultation is free, and you owe no legal fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

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I was in a head-on collision last year that put me in a wheelchair with a fractured femur. I needed an attorney and my cousin recommended this firm because he had used Briant Mildenhall for his accident. I was glad I called Briant because he always did what he said he would do and kept me informed. We settled with the insurance company and I'm happy with the result. If someone I know needs an attorney, I will tell them to call Briant because he will get the job done. Michael G.

After a head–on collision I had extremely serious injuries to my back and neck, and some internal injuries. I was airlifted to the hospital and started a huge amount of medical expenses accumulating. I hired a lawyer recommended by a friend but I was not satisfied. My cousin told me about this firm so I talked to Briant Mildenhall about handling the case. I was at ease from the get–go. Briant kept me informed all the way through, was always reassuring and did everything he said he would do. He helped us get the money we needed to get the treatment we needed. Briant was fantastic! Ronda W. (Car Accident)

After my car accident, I was looking for an attorney and came across the name Katz Personal Injury Lawyers. My intuition told me to call. I called in and Briant Mildenhall talked to me. He was very clear and honest about my options. As the case went forward, Briant and the staff at the law office always answered my questions right away. I was very confident in Briant's legal ability. He kept me informed every step of the way. I would recommend Mr. Mildenhall and the firm to anyone who needs an attorney. Antonio J. (Car Accident)

I am 100% satisfied. I called Rob the day after the accident. Everything he said that would happen did, every step of the way. He went beyond what we needed him to do. I would definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer. Steve H.

Robert Katz isn't your average personal injury lawyer. He has specialized knowledge and experience that the others don't. Timothy W. (Trucking Accident)

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