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Michigan Personal Injury Attorneys

How To Recover Lost Wages After An Injury

When the unexpected occurs and you’ve lost the ability to work and provide for your family, you need more than just your medical bills paid.

Many factors can determine whether you have a successful claim for wage loss from injury, such as your employment status when the crash occurred.

Did Your Injury Cause Lost Earning Capacity?

Sometimes, an individual will lose more than just the wages he or she was making at the time of the accident. Did you miss out on career opportunities, such as a job interview or promotion, while you were injured? Were you between jobs? Or is your injury causing a long-term disability that will affect future opportunities?

Many factors go into determining the amount of a client’s lost wages due to an injury. Some of the factors include:

  • Age
  • Health
  • Occupation
  • Talent and experience

That’s why it’s important to hire a lawyer who understands how to maximize your wage loss claim. The attorneys at Harris Altman PC have decades of experience helping people get their lost wages paid, including in the Detroit area, such as Southfield and Farmington Hills. Our fees are contingent, meaning we only get paid if we Win.

Obtain The Compensation You Are Owed

Our lawyers represent those with injuries in areas surrounding Detroit and throughout Michigan. We also represent Michigan residents injured in Ohio. Contact Harris Altman at (248) 540-3100 for a free consultation. You also have the option of contacting the firm through email.

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Written By Bradley B. Harris

Founding Partner

Bradley B. Harris is a founding partner at Harris Altman, P.C., with nearly three decades of experience representing injured clients in complex personal injury and insurance disputes since being admitted to the Michigan bar in 1997. Recognized for his results-driven advocacy, he has secured numerous million-dollar recoveries and is particularly known for handling serious motor vehicle and traumatic brain injury cases. Mr. Harris holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been consistently selected to Super Lawyers (2012–present), including prior recognition as a Rising Star and among Michigan’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers. A cum laude graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, he is widely regarded as a trusted advocate and authority in personal injury law.

Understanding Michigan Injury Law

We share practical legal information informed by our experience handling personal injury claims, helping readers better understand what to expect.