Can I Seek Compensation for Lost Wages and Future Earning Capacity After Being Injured by A Drunk Driver?

Can you seek compensation for lost wages and future earning capacity after being injured by a drunk driver in Arizona? In many cases, injured individuals have a legal right to seek funds to cover their lost pay, bonuses, and raises. 

A Phoenix drunk driving accident lawyer from our team at Zanes Law can assess your situation and determine if you qualify for this form of compensation. We can also review other losses you experienced due to your accident. 

Allow us to help with your claim for damages by calling or completing our online contact form.

What Compensation Do You Get for Lost Wages? 

You may qualify for funds to cover any wages you lost while recovering from injuries after an accident caused by a drunk driver. You could also receive compensation for bonuses or raises you lost while off work. 

A car accident lawyer in Phoenix can collect information from your employer to track all of the pay you lost due to your accident. 

Can You Get Funds for Your Lost Earning Capacity? 

A lawyer can help you seek compensation for more than your current lost wages. Our team may also research your diminished earning potential, especially if the accident caused you a disabling condition. For example, a motor vehicle collision could result in paralysis, preventing you from working in many career fields. 

We know how to calculate the long-term losses caused by drunk driving accidents, factoring in restrictions on your future earning capacity. 

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Can You Get Other Compensation for a Drunk Driving Accident?

You may secure compensation for additional losses after an accident caused by a drunk driver. In many cases, lawyers can help you secure funds to cover your:

Medical Costs 

Car accidents can result in severe injuries, like broken bones, concussions, and organ damage. You may request damages to cover the costs of:

• Emergency medical care
• Time in the hospital
• Medical tests and procedures
• Medications
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation 

We can collect medical records to demonstrate the full extent of your losses. 

Property Damage

You could qualify for funds to cover property damage caused by a drunk driver. Your lawyer can help you secure damages for vehicle repairs or replacement costs. We also look at damage to other property, like cell phones. 

Non-Economic Losses 

Our team can help you with compensation for non-economic losses caused by drunk driving accidents. These funds address the impact of the mental anguish and emotional suffering caused by a collision. 

We understand how to calculate the financial value of these injuries on your life. 

Who Qualifies for Compensation After a Drunk Driving Accident?

You may only get compensation for your lost wages and diminished earning capacity if someone else caused your accident through negligence and the accident directly led to your financial losses. 

Therefore, it’s essential to allow a lawyer to investigate your case to gather evidence that shows that someone else caused the collision. Our team can dig into the facts surrounding the wreck by: 

• Interviewing all eyewitnesses 
• Visiting the street where your accident occurred 
• Getting a copy of the police report
• Requesting information about the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC)
• Working with drunk driving accident experts 

We use our legal training to show that the driver directly caused your wreck by acting recklessly. For example, we may take steps to establish that the driver ran a red light before striking your vehicle. 

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How Much Compensation Do You Get for a Drunk Driving Accident?

The funds you receive after a drunk driving accident vary. Your lawyer has to review all the expenses associated with your accident, including the amount of time you took off work and your average pay. 

Our team provides personalized attention throughout the legal process, carefully tracking all the losses you experienced so we can bring you fair compensation. 

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How Long Does it Take to Get Compensation for Lost Wages?

It may take several months to settle a claim after a collision with a drunk driver. In many cases, it takes longer to handle these claims if you choose to file a lawsuit. However, insurance companies may refuse fair settlements, leading your lawyer to suggest a lawsuit. 

Your personal injury lawyer in Phoenix will review your situation and provide more detailed information about the timeframe to secure compensation for your losses. 

Get Compensation for Lost Wages and Earning Capacity After a Drunk Driving Accident

Find out if you can seek compensation for lost wages and future earning capacity after being injured by a drunk driver with our team at Zanes Law. We’ll take your legal needs seriously and aggressively work to bring you maximum compensation. 

Find out more about how we can help by calling or completing our online contact form.  

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