Mistake to Avoid
Not documenting your lost wages and income

An accident victim’s paycheck is one of the most important parts of their life. However, many accident victims do not document their time off from work and as a result, fail to receive reimbursement of their wages from the at-fault person’s insurance company. Not being compensated for your hard work can be very frustrating. Don’t let this happen to you.

The general rule after an accident is to have a doctor authorize your time off from work.  There are some exceptions to this rule, but it is best to have your doctor document your inability to perform your work so that you can get reimbursed by the insurance company.

Even if you are on a salary and are being paid when you miss work, it is very important to document the time that you have missed.  There can be substantial benefits under the law that you are entitled to in this situation. If you are self-employed, you face additional challenges. You need to take great care in documenting lost work.  You need to know the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any customers you turned down. If you were unable to perform the work or had to hire other people to complete the job, they will become valuable witnesses. 

Documenting lost wages and income is critical to the evaluation and success of your personal injury case.  The experienced team of Gendlin, Liverman & Rymer can walk you through this maze of confusion to help you establish which benefits you are entitled to under the law.

Additional Mistakes to Avoid

Call us toll-free at 1-877-272-3399.  Let Gendlin, Liverman & Rymer help you avoid making mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars.