
Lost Wages and Your Injury Settlement
If you have sustained injuries from an accident that was not your fault , more than likely you won’t be able to return to work right away. It’s common for an injury victim to miss some work because of necessary recuperation from the accident. You will have lost wages as a result of missing work. Depending on the time required to be out of work, losing income can be significant and harmful to your financial situation.
Generally, as the injured victim of an accident, in addition to claiming compensation for medical expenses, you may be able to get reimbursement for wages you have lost. You will need to present evidence regarding the nature of your employment and the scope of your injuries. Submitting a strong claim for lost wages is straightforward and relatively simple, but it is important to understand the mechanics and procedures for formulating and presenting your claim for lost wages. Personal injury lawyer Hank Doyle will walk you through some of the steps.
Calculating Lost Wages
In order to be reimbursed for lost income, you need to show:- The amount of time you missed from work because of the accident, including injuries and recovery
- How much money you would have made during the time you missed