Recovering past and future lost wages after an accident is very important for injured Texans. A serious accident may cause you to miss work, lose your job, or even prevent you from working in the future. Lost wages often lead to financial problems and stress. Our injury lawyers advocate on behalf of individuals who require assistance with their legal claims for lost wages. We believe that accident victims should recover the compensation they rightfully deserve.
Consequences of a Serious Accident
Unfortunately, accident victims often deal with consequences beyond just physical injuries. If you’ve been injured, you may not realize how much of an impact it can have on your life. For example, physical injuries can result in long-term medical expenses for care. Accidents can also leave emotional scars. Moreover, injury accidents significantly impact the employment and earning capacity of many victims.
It’s a harsh reality that being seriously injured could cost you money at work. You may need to miss days of work while recovering physically and mentally. If you have lasting injuries, they may also impact your ability to work in the future. Some accident victims have to stop working altogether, reduce their hours, or even transition to a different job that accommodates their needs. These changes may result in lower pay. You might wonder if you have to accept the low pay without any recourse. In many situations, you do have recourse – you can seek past and future lost wages as part of a personal injury claim.
How to Recover Past and Future Lost Wages
Before you do anything else post-accident, get a legal opinion about your right to recover past and future lost wages. At a consultation with an attorney, you can discuss how your accident happened and how it has affected your life. These details will assist us with evaluating your options for moving forward.
Many people injured in accidents have the right to file a personal injury claim against the person or company who caused the accident. You have a limited time to pursue a claim, so don’t wait to seek out legal advice. When pursuing the claim, your lawyer can request a few different types of compensation. If you lost wages due to the accident, be sure to inform your lawyer. They will need details about how much work you missed and how much you’re paid. Also, be sure to discuss any potential impacts on your work in the future resulting from the accident. You may be entitled to compensation for future lost wages as well. Additional types of compensation that may be available include payment for medical expenses and compensation for pain and suffering or emotional distress resulting from the accident. It’s very important to speak with a lawyer quickly to protect your rights if you’ve been injured.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I lost wages, won’t workers’ compensation pay me back?
While workers’ compensation may be available for some accident victims who were injured at work, there are many exceptions. Moreover, workers’ compensation typically does not cover independent contractors or victims injured in accidents that are not directly related to work. Talk to a local personal injury lawyer to learn more about your rights.
Does it matter if I’m paid hourly or salaried?
You can recover lost wages from an accident regardless of whether you are hourly, salaried, or paid per job. The way you are paid only affects how the amount of lost wages is calculated. It’s important to inform your lawyer about all types of payment you receive for work so they can make an appropriate request for compensation.
How soon will I receive payment for the lost wages?
Everyone’s case is different, and so the timeline for recovery depends on your unique circumstances. Allen & Nunnally lawyers work to secure compensation as quickly as possible. We understand that you need the money to cover your day-to-day expenses. Rest assured that we will not delay or sit on your case – we rapidly move cases forward with hard work and diligent preparation.
“No Better Friend” “No Worse Enemy”
Were you seriously hurt in an accident? Are you struggling to figure out how to recover your lost wages? At Allen & Nunnally, we have a steadfast commitment to representing injured Texans. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high level of preparation and discipline, which stems from our time in the Marines. Our success on behalf of injured clients shows why hardworking Texans trust us to fight for the compensation they deserve. To schedule a consultation with one of our Houston-based attorneys, email us at info@allen-nunnally.com, use our convenient Contact Form, or call (713) 955-2217.