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Can I Sue for a Lost Job Due to a Car Accident?<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Ty McDuffey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Yes, there are some situations that could allow you to sue the driver who caused your job loss. Yet, proving that you were fired as a direct result of the accident can be difficult.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Someone crashed into your car, leaving you with a broken arm and serious neck pain. You’re unable to return to your job because you need to undergo medical treatment for weeks. Your employer tells you that you’re discharged because they can’t leave your position vacant. As a result, you’re now unemployed with no source of income.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out what damages you can recover due to losing your job. Or,\u00a0talk to a lawyer<\/a>\u00a0about what to do if you lose your job after an accident.<\/p>\n

Types of Damages for a Lost Job<\/h2>\n

Generally,\u00a0if the other driver caused the accident<\/a>, you may be entitled to recover damages for any earnings or income lost due to accident injuries.<\/p>\n

If your employer fired you because you’re unable to work in your medical condition, you could sue the other driver for two types of damages:<\/p>\n