The injuries you suffer in a car accident can prevent you from performing the regular duties of your job. In many situations, your employer may not continue paying you while you are unable to work, and prolonged absences could even place your employment at risk.
If you lost your job after a car accident, contact Douglas & London to speak with experienced New York City car accident lawyers who can help you pursue compensation for lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and lost employment opportunities caused by your injuries.
Our attorneys have the experience necessary to demonstrate how your accident-related injuries directly contributed to your inability to continue working.
Car crash damages include more than just medical expenses
The damages you may be entitled to recover after suffering injuries in an accident caused by a negligent driver can include:
- Current and anticipated future medical expenses
- Occupational and physical therapy costs
- Pain and suffering damages
- Loss of companionship and consortium
- Lost wages and diminished future job opportunities
The key to recovering these damages is proving the connection between your injuries and the financial losses they caused.
Proving your injuries prevented you from working
Your personal injury attorney may use a variety of documents and evidence to demonstrate that your injuries caused your job loss, including:
- Medical records
- Doctor’s reports describing your physical limitations
- Employment termination or leave documentation
- Wage and salary records
The negligent party and their insurance company may attempt to challenge your claim by arguing that your job loss occurred for unrelated reasons.
If lost employment is part of your damages claim, you need an attorney with the experience necessary to clearly establish the connection between the accident, your injuries, and your inability to work.
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Your obligation to seek alternative employment
If your injuries leave you totally and permanently disabled, you may have no obligation to seek alternative employment.
However, if you are only partially or temporarily disabled, you may generally have a legal duty to seek employment that fits within your physical limitations.
Even if you are able to return to some form of work, you may still recover compensation for wages and earnings lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
Your attorney can calculate the full scope of damages available based on the unique circumstances of your case.
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New York no-fault insurance, lost wages, and disability benefits
Under New York’s no-fault insurance laws, injured individuals may recover reimbursement for up to 80% of lost wages, subject to a maximum of $2,000 per month.
Claims for lost wage benefits generally must be submitted within 30 days after a doctor certifies that your injuries prevent you from working. These benefits typically expire after three years.
If your damages exceed the maximum benefits available through no-fault insurance, you may have the right to pursue additional compensation through a lawsuit against the negligent party responsible for the accident.
You may also qualify for disability benefits under New York or federal law.
An experienced car accident lawyer can evaluate every available source of compensation and pursue the maximum recovery available in your case.
Call Douglas & London for help recovering damages after a job loss caused by a car accident
The New York City personal injury lawyers at Douglas & London represent injured victims seeking compensation for lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and employment losses following serious car accidents.
Visit our website or contact us directly to discuss your New York car accident case and learn more about your right to pursue full compensation.
Resources:
- New York Consolidated Laws Section 5102 — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ISC/5102
- FindLaw — Can I Sue for a Lost Job Due to a Car Accident? — https://injury.findlaw.com/car-accidents/can-i-sue-for-a-lost-job-due-to-a-car-accident.html
- Chron — Can I Lose My Job for a Car Accident Injury? — https://work.chron.com/can-lose-job-car-accident-injury-24757.html
