Damage To Your Job After An Accident

Careless drivers can change lives in an instant. If your life feels hopelessly changed after a vehicle accident, there is help when it comes to covering your losses. To learn what is meant by damage to your job, read on and find out how to be compensated for your losses.

What Are Job Damages?

Most people depend on working for a living and a car accident will definitely put a damper on that. You may be unable to go back to work for several days, weeks, or even months after an accident depending on the seriousness of your injuries. In some cases, victims of a car accident also have to miss work to deal with transportation issues and continuing medical needs. The good news is that you are entitled to be paid for lost wages after an accident. However, the bad news is that the other driver's insurer won't voluntarily pay you for that form of damage unless you take legal action.

Taking Legal Action

In this instance, to take legal action means to speak to a personal injury lawyer. If you have a good case, you can be represented on a contingency fee basis which means you won't owe any money for legal fees unless you win and only once you win your case. Present your lawyer with the facts of the case and then a demand letter will be sent to the other driver and their insurer. The letter details your damages, including lost wages and more, and demands payment of that money.

Providing Lost Wages Information

You will need to give your lawyer proof of your lost wages and that includes verification of your usual income. You can use your most recent pay statement, your bank statement, your most recent income tax return, or a letter from your employer. Along with that, keep track of every time you missed work due to the accident. Include hospitalizations, medical appointments, trips to the pharmacy, and more.

More Serious Damage

Unfortunately, some people are unable to return to the work they used to perform after an accident. If you can no longer do your job because of injuries, you are entitled to more than just lost wages. You could be entitled to payment for years of lost wages in the future along with lost career opportunities. This area of compensation is complex and requires the use of several economic and vocational experts in calculating your compensation.

For more information about money owed to you after an accident that was not your fault, speak to an auto accident attorney.  

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