Q: I was in a car accident was hit by a city vehicle. I was told that the city don’t pay for my loss wages is that true?

A: Hi - I’m terribly sorry about your incident. Depending on your injury, you may be entitled to recover your lost wages. You may also be entitled to additional compensation. There are many factors that would need to be considered. I would highly recommend that you speak with an attorney in order to discuss what causes of action would be viable in your case. Feel better!

Best,

Jon

A: Lost wages are generally recoverable in all accidents. That's the short answer. However, every accident could be different in terms of the entities involved and the way fault is split between the parties. One would need additional details to advise you meaningfully, such as whether you have other sources of lost wages (first-party source (PIP), employer, workers' comp, etc.), percentage of your fault in the accident, and more. You could arrange a free initial consult with an attorney for more definitive guidance. Good luck

A: Addendum - Your claim(s) may involve notice of claim requirements. That means short filing deadlines. If you arrange a consult with an attorney, they could outline how this works, and the relevant timetables. Good luck

A: New York is a no-fault state which means that regardless of fault, the insurance company of the host vehicle will pay for your medical bills, lost earnings, and other reasonable and necessary expenses. If you haven't already, file an application for no-fault insurance benefits within 30 days of the occurrence with your own insurance company (if you were driving your own car) or the City of New York (if you were a pedestrian or a passenger in a City-owned vehicle). The no-fault carrier should pay for your lost earnings provided you submit the requisite documentation.