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Steps To Take When You're Absent From Work Due To An Auto Accident

6 June 2015

Mia Little

The unexpected nature of a car accident can turn your life upside down, especially when you are injured in the accident. In addition to recovering from your injuries, you may feel stress due being absent from work and lost wages. If you are not at fault for the accident, you have a few options when you miss work due to a car accident injury. Take the following steps to recoup damages that result from missing work due to an auto accident injury:

Ask Your Employer to Officially Document Your Absences 

Getting hurt in an accident that is not your fault should not result in you losing out on compensation, promotions, or other benefits provided by your employer. If you can't work because you were hurt in a wreck, the other driver's insurance company is responsible for compensating you for lost wages, as well as any other benefits that you lost out on due to missing work. In order to prove your claim, you will need to ask your employer to officially document each day that you are absent, your hourly wage or weekly salary, any paid time off that you had to use, and any promotions that you may have missed out on due to not being at work (if applicable).

Visit Your Doctor

After an auto accident, it is always a good idea to visit a doctor for medical care, but if you are unable to work because of injuries it is essential to see your doctor as quickly as possible. In addition to getting the treatment that you need in order to make a full recovery, your medical records after the accident will also serve as important pieces of evidence during your case with the other driver's insurance company to show the extent of your injuries and prove that you were unable to work during the duration of your absence. 

Hire an Auto Accident Attorney

When you miss an extended period of work due to an auto accident injury, your insurance claim can become complicated. In addition to fighting for a fair settlement to cover auto repair expenses and medical bills, you will also need to prove the value of your claim for lost wages. Working on your own to get a fair insurance settlement can be incredibly frustrating, and it is not uncommon for insurance companies to offer claimants without legal representation low ball offers. Your best bet is to hire an experienced auto accident attorney who can work on your behalf to ensure that you receive a favorable settlement.

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