Roswell Lost Wages

Has an unexpected injury left you without the income you need to make ends meet? Whether your case involves a personal injury claim, a medical malpractice lawsuit, or a workers’ compensation claim, a skilled attorney can help you seek compensation for your lost income.

At Kaufman Injury Law, we understand how income losses can affect your ability to move forward from your injury. When you come to us for help, our team will work with you to calculate the full extent of your lost income and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Don’t let unpaid wages pile up. Call Kaufman Injury Law today or use our online form to arrange your free consultation, and let us help you get your finances back on track.

Claiming Lost Wages in Your Personal Injury Case

If you file a personal injury case, you can claim compensation for lost wages—the income you miss out on while your injuries prevent you from working. This includes money you would have earned through regular hours, overtime, bonuses, and commissions. If your injuries force you to take a lower-paying job or leave the workforce entirely, you can also claim compensation for future lost wages.

To calculate lost income, your attorney can collect and review pay stubs, tax returns, and employer statements. If you are self-employed, your prior income records and contracts can establish your losses. Future lost wages are more difficult to calculate. They typically require expert evaluations by doctors, economists, and other specialists to determine how long your injury will limit your ability to work.

Courts generally accept well-documented wage loss claims, but your lawyer must build a strong case to prove how your injury directly contributed to your lost income.

Claiming Lost Wages in Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice cases often involve serious injuries or illnesses caused by a healthcare provider’s negligence, so calculating wage losses resulting from these incidents can be complex. There are numerous factors to consider, such as any income you lost during prolonged hospital stays or rehabilitation. Additionally, in some cases, you might never fully recover your earning capacity.

Proving lost wages in these cases usually requires showing how the malpractice directly caused your condition. Medical records, treatment plans, and expert testimony are key to building this connection. If your injury results in a permanent disability, you could claim future lost wages by estimating your expected career growth, including promotions or pay raises, had the malpractice not occurred. Your lawyer can also account for the impact of your malpractice injuries on benefits such as retirement plans, pensions, and other work-related perks.

Recovering Lost Wages in Workers’ Compensation Claims

Workers’ compensation provides partial reimbursement for lost wages if a work-related injury prevents you from working. Unlike personal injury claims, workers’ compensation claims do not require you to prove fault. You only need to show that your injury occurred while performing job-related duties.

Lost wage compensation in these claims comes in the form of temporary total disability (TTD) or temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits. TTD benefits replace up to two-thirds of your income if you cannot work at all due to your injury. If you can still work but earn less due to your injury, TPD benefits replace up to two-thirds of the difference between your earnings from before and after the injury.

Workers’ compensation does not cover future lost wages, even if your injury prevents you from returning to your previous job. However, you might qualify for disability benefits, vocational training, or job placement assistance if your injury limits your work options.

Claiming Lost Wages as a Self-Employed or Freelance Worker

If you are a self-employed or freelance worker, you might not have regular pay stubs or set working hours to prove your income. However, you can still claim compensation for your wage losses by providing documentation of your pre-injury earnings and work schedule.

Tax returns, 1099 forms, client invoices, and bank statements can establish your average income from before the injury. If you had ongoing contracts or signed agreements for future work, these could also demonstrate the income you lost. To calculate your total lost wages, you will need to show how much work you missed and how it impacted your earnings.

Future lost income claims will likely require an economist or vocational expert to estimate how your injury will affect your ability to run your business or maintain your freelance work.

How to Prove Wage Losses in Your Case

To support your wage loss claim, you will need documentation like pay stubs, tax returns, employer letters, or other income records. If you are self-employed, you can use bank statements, client contracts, and invoices to show your earnings.

You must also prove that your injuries caused your inability to work. Medical records and testimony from healthcare providers can link your condition to your work absences. If your case involves future lost wages, vocational and economic experts can explain how your injury affects your earning potential.

How a Lawyer Can Help You Recover Money for Lost Wages

A lawyer can help you recover lost wages by handling the legal and procedural aspects of your claim while you focus on healing. Your attorney can prepare and file an accurate, evidence-supported claim to increase your chances of success. Here are some important ways a Roswell lawyer can help you recover compensation for your lost wages:

• Collecting and reviewing evidence like pay stubs, tax returns, and employer statements
• Working with experts to calculate future lost wages and earning potential
• Building a clear argument linking your injuries to your missed income
• Handling communication with insurance companies and opposing counsel
• Representing you in negotiations, mediations, or court proceedings

Contact a Lost Wages Attorney Serving Roswell, Georgia

If your injury has left you without the wages you need to support yourself and your family, don’t wait to take action. Contact Kaufman Injury Law today. Our team will work with you to calculate your lost income, document your claim, and fight for the compensation you deserve. Call us at (404) 355-4000 or fill out our online form now to get started with your free consultation.

Driving Directions to Our Atlanta Office

If you’re planning to visit Kaufman Injury Law’s office at 12 Beck St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, these step-by-step directions will guide you right to our door:

From the North

Take I-75 South and merge onto I-85 South. Use Exit 249D toward North Avenue, then turn right onto North Avenue NW. Turn left onto Marietta Street NW, then right onto Beck Street NW. You will arrive at 12 Beck Street NW on your left.

From the South

Take I-85 North and merge onto I-75/I-85 North. Use Exit 249D toward North Avenue, then turn left onto North Avenue NW. Turn left onto Marietta Street NW, then right onto Beck Street NW. You will arrive at 12 Beck Street NW on your left.

From the East

Take I-20 West and merge onto I-75/I-85 North. Use Exit 249D toward North Avenue, then turn left onto North Avenue NW. Turn left onto Marietta Street NW, then right onto Beck Street NW. You will arrive at 12 Beck Street NW on your left.

From the West

Take I-20 East and merge onto I-75/I-85 North. Use Exit 249D toward North Avenue, then turn left onto North Avenue NW. Turn left onto Marietta Street NW, then right onto Beck Street NW. You will arrive at 12 Beck Street NW on your left.