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CAN I GET PAID FOR TIME MISSED AT WORK?

Confusion is the one thing many people share when a car accident occurs. There’s so much that might happen when you’re involved in an accident, but no two accidents are the same. Some are minor and cause very little damage and no injuries. Others are serious and cause a lot of problems. There are always issues people must face when they’re involved in an accident, but you never know what might happen following an accident. For those who aren’t injured following an accident, missed work is rarely a problem. You might miss a day at first dealing with insurance, rental cars, and the damage to your own car, but you won’t miss significant time following a minor accident.

If your accident is serious and you’re injured badly, you might look at missing many days or weeks of work. Some people are injured catastrophically. This means they’re injured to the point they cannot recover from their injuries. It’s awful to digest, but it’s reality for many. Whether you’re injured badly enough to need several days or weeks to recovery or you are catastrophically injured, you’re missing work. There are only so many days your employer will allow you to miss with pay. They might allow you all the time you need to recover, but they won’t pay you forever. What happens when you’re involved in an accident and can no longer work or you’re unable to collect your income while you’re out?

Can I Get Paid?

The good news is you can receive compensation for time missed at work. There are several ways this might occur. If you have insurance that covers missed time at work, you’ll receive payment from them when you file a claim. It’s not always 100% of what you typically earn, but it’s a portion of what you earn so you’re getting paid even just a little bit.

If you have no-fault insurance, you’re entitled to a percentage of your lost wages in some states. It depends on where you live and what kind of insurance you have. You can call your insurance company to find out from them what it means for you if you’re unable to work because of injuries sustained in a car accident.

Call An Attorney

If you’re missing serious work because of an accident and the injuries you’ve sustained, you should call an attorney. It’s one of the first things you should do, because this is how you’re going to end up with the best solution to your situation. When you hire an attorney, they take the time to see if you have a case on hand. They can help you negotiate settlement offers with the insurance company of the at-fault driver, and they can handle any lawsuit you might want to file. Sometimes this is the best way to seek damages for your injuries.

Serious injuries should be paid for. If someone else is responsible for the injuries you’ve sustained, they’re also responsible for the financial issues it’s caused in your life. By filing a personal injury lawsuit with the help of an attorney, you might find it’s possible to seek damages for any of the following:

– Medical bills
– Future medical bills
– Special care
– Missed work
– Lost wages
– Inability to return to work
– Pain and suffering

It’s not your fault you’re unable to return to work or that you’re injured. It’s the fault of someone else, and it’s your job to find an attorney who can ease the burden of your financial future. Being out of work is expensive, and it’s only made more expensive when your medical issues mean many medical bills. You can find the relief you need, but you do need to find an attorney to help you seek the help you need.

The first thing to do when you’re involved in an accident with injuries is call an attorney and see a doctor. Get a doctor to check you out while you wait for an attorney to help you with your case. Experienced attorneys are good at helping their clients get the most in terms of damages, and they’re experienced providing adequate advice to those who need it when an accident occurs. It’s a confusing time, and victims are often unaware of what they need to do, how to do it, or what they can accomplish with professional legal help on their side. Don’t wait to call an attorney if you’re going to lose income by missing out on work. Call now and let one help you get the damages you deserve.

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