Recovering Lost Wages After an Accident

Establishing lost wages after a car accident requires extensive evidence and documentation that demonstrates the income you have missed due to your injuries. Insurance companies will closely scrutinize these claims, so it is crucial to gather the right evidence, including the following: 

• Employer Verification: A letter from your employer is essential in confirming your pay rate, work hours, and the time you missed. This document should outline your typical earnings, including any overtime or bonuses you normally receive.
• Pay Stubs and Tax Returns: Providing recent pay stubs helps show your usual income, while tax returns offer a comprehensive look at your annual earnings. These records are especially important for self-employed individuals.
• Medical Records: Your medical documentation should clearly establish how your injury directly impacted your ability to work. This connection between your injury and time off is critical in validating your claim for lost wages.
• Work Schedule or Timesheets: If you work hourly or on a shift basis, timesheets or work schedules can be useful in showing the hours you were unable to work due to your injury.
• Proof of Bonuses or Commissions: To claim lost bonuses or commissions, you will need records from past payouts and documentation of how these earnings are typically calculated. This may include sales reports or performance evaluations.

By providing clear and consistent evidence, your attorney can strengthen your case and improve your chances of recovering the lost wages you are entitled to collect.