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Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C.

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Last Updated: Aug 8, 2022

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If you are not able to work because of injuries that you suffered as a result of someone else’s negligence, New Jersey law allows you to recover your lost wages as part of your damages claim in a negligence lawsuit against that person. Your ability to collect those damages depends on your ability to show that your injuries prevent you from working and your proof of how much of your salary and wages you could not earn.

For more than 40 years, the injury and car accident lawyers at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. have helped victims of someone else’s negligence to recover the largest available amount of their lost wages. We make it our business to help accident victims replace their lost income and recover other damages and to keep their families from falling into poverty when a wage earner is disabled due to negligently-inflicted injuries.

How can you prove that injuries prevent you from working?

A knowledgeable and experienced accident and injury attorney will use all available proof of an accident-inflicted disability, including:

Hospital and other medical records that document your injuries
Reports from therapists showing your physical and occupational limitations
Statements from employers verifying your time away from your job
Personal statements attesting to your disabilities.

Negligent parties and their insurance carriers might make generic or statistical arguments that your injuries are not severe enough to prevent you from performing the regular tasks of your job. We rebut those arguments by showing the personal toll of your injuries and how your specific circumstances are not adequately reflected by general statistics.

How can you prove the amount of wages that you have lost or will lose?

Again, your lawyer will use all available evidence to show the regularwages that you were earning before a disabling accident, including your pay stubs, income tax returns, and social security earnings statements. Your lost wages damages award will be based on your net income after taxes and deductions are taken from your regular pay.

In cases where an accident leaves a victim permanently disabled and completely unable to work, your lawyer will argue for replacement income, salary increases, lost promotional opportunities, and lost benefits that extend through the entire period that you might have worked until your retirement. Depending on your age, work history, and the nature of your employment, you may be entitled to recover a substantial lost wages damages award on account of a permanent disability.

Recover Lost Wages after an Accident

When you suffer serious injuries in a car accident, a slip-and-fall incident, or some other event that is caused by another person’s negligence, you will naturally be concerned over how you and your family might handle a loss of income if your injuries keep you away from your regular job. Your concerns can make your recovery from your injuries that much more stressful.

Rather than worrying about how you and your family can make ends meet while you recover from your injuries, you should call the New Jersey car accident and injury attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C.. We represent accident victims in negligence lawsuits in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey, and we can help you to get the largest possible damages compensation to replace your lost wages and reimburse all of the losses you experienced as a result of your disabling accident. Contact us today for a free consultation!

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   LWelsh 
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   Kenny Perlow 
 49 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. KGG Law, and Barry Kantrowitz in particular, set the bar high for what a thorough, practical, strategic, compassionate and smart lawyer can be. Everything about Barry's advice and representation was exemplary and the stress mitigation that resulted was invaluable. On top of that, the ultimate result Barry achieved was beyond what was reasonable to expect and we are forever grateful. Often, people say that you hire a lawyer to prevent a problem. Sometimes, unfortunately, you need an attorney to solve a problem and I could not recommend Barry and his firm any more highly in that regard.
  
 
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   Aliza Ali 
 113 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dad had a great experience with this law firm. From the very beginning, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer our questions. They kept us informed throughout the entire process and made what could have been a very stressful situation much easier to handle. We truly appreciated their dedication, honesty, and hard work. Thanks to their support, my dad felt confident every step of the way. We are very grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for reliable legal representation.
  
 
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   Jana Montero 
 116 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful experience working with Sam Smith. He was very responsive, thorough, and easy to work with from start to finish. He walked me through everything clearly and made what started as a very stressful situation for me into something completely manageable. I would not hesitate to recommend him and the firm!
  
 
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   Mike Sakmann 
 122 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I sought legal advice regarding an employment matter and had an excellent experience working with Sam Smith, Esq. at KGG Law. Sam was thorough, attentive, and took the time to listen carefully to my concerns before providing clear, thoughtful guidance. I appreciated the professionalism and care shown throughout the process, and I would confidently recommend KGG Law to anyone in need of legal assistance.
  
 
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   Liz Hecker 
 128 days ago
 
 
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   Brandy Miller 
 151 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kate is the best. She helped me very quickly, and was very attentive with all of my needs. So thankful for her
  
 
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   Mike Greenspan 
 164 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kate Carballo is a dedicated, passionate, and creative attorney whom I had the pleasure to lecture with at a state trial lawyer's conference. Kate's lecture demonstrated how she uses her innovative and "out-of-the-box thinking" to achieve outstanding results for her injured clients. That Kate is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney is a testament to her skills, experience and commitment to excellence.
  
 
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   Jonathan Sampson 
 171 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was referred to KGG law by a friend and could not have asked for better legal representation. They walked me through every step of the process after my accident and began every call with “ how are you feeling” which was just one example of how much they care about their clients. They handled my case very efficiently, professionally and courteously. My attorney Kate Carballo was a rock star! So clearly experienced, she consistently made me feel at ease with the process. Highly recommend
  
 
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   Vinnie Kung 
 174 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience with the team at KGG Law. While it was a traumatic time for our family, they made it very easy for us and explained all of our options. They even performed due diligence to make sure that after our settlement, there would be no further issues which I think is even more important than the settlement itself. Thank you!

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What are Lost Wages in New Jersey?

How can you prove that injuries prevent you from working?

How can you prove the amount of wages that you have lost or will lose?

Recover Lost Wages after an Accident

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