Residents of Buffalo or elsewhere in New York State who are injured by another party’s negligence can, in many cases, sue for lost wages. There are, however, some specific rules surrounding this action.
For injuries suffered in auto accidents or in the work place, the injured party may, for a time, receive compensation through his or her own auto insurance or through various types of worker’s compensation insurance. Because the law generally does not allow an injured person to “double dip” when seeking compensation for injuries, an injured person cannot receive payments for lost wages that have already been replaced by another party.
Unfortunately for those badly injured, rarely do these payments for lost wages last forever. As a result, the injured person may sue for any lost wages not paid by another party. This includes both future wages and loss of wages because the injured person cannot work as many hours or has to take a lower paying position as a result of his or her injuries.
Obviously, how much a person would have earned in the future had they not been injured is area that is often heavily disputed by the parties involved. If you have such a claim, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney.
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