Auto Insurance Claims/loss of wages

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Expert: Bennie719 - 3/2/2008


Question
Hi Bennie... I was recently in an auto accident were a young lady ran a stop sign and t-boned me in my car... Her insurance company admitted They are 100% at fault... My question is My employer pays me cash money for my work, and I was not able to work for about 3 weeks.. since I was paid cash for my work does this mean I  cannot collect lost wages for my time I was unable to work?.

Answer
Hi Jim,
You are entitled to be compensated for your medical bills, documented lost wages and an additional amount for pain and suffering.
Even though you were paid in cash for your work, if your employer is willing to write a letter stating the amount of your wage losses, you will be able to recover based on the strength of that letter.
I hope this information has been of help.
Your feedback by rating my answer will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Bemmie
San Francisco Bay Area

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I have extensive knowledge in Personal Auto, Homeowners Insurance and Personal Umbrella coverage. I am also thoroughly familiar with claims handeling procedures. Will answer questions related to the above.

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Experience in the area: Served as an expert at askme.com from 7/2000 thru 10/2002 in the catagories of general insurance, auto and home insurance. Answered 422 questions before that site closed. Licensed in California since 1961, first in Life and Health for 2 + years and as a Property/Casualty Agent/Broker since 1964. I sold my business and took early retirement in 1998. Still maintain a valid California Property/Casualty Agent/Broker license. I have been a volunteer at allexperts.com since 2002. I can provide assistance in the following fields: Property and Casualty Insurance, Insurance Law, Auto Insurance Claims.

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