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Lost Wages After an Accident in Bastrop, TX? You Deserve Compensation.
If you’ve been hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the financial consequences can pile up fast — especially if your injuries keep you out of work. Whether you were hit by a distracted driver on Highway 71 or injured in a truck crash on SH-95, losing income while you recover adds a heavy burden to an already stressful situation.
At the Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, we help injury victims throughout Bastrop and Bastrop County pursue lost wage compensation — so they can focus on healing without sacrificing their financial stability. You may be entitled to recover both past and future lost earnings, along with other damages related to your accident.
What Are Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case?
Lost wages refer to the income you miss out on because your injuries prevent you from working. This includes:
Days missed from work immediately after the accident
Extended leave due to hospitalization or recovery
Reduced hours because of physical limitations
Missed job opportunities, bonuses, or promotions
For many people in Bastrop — including construction workers, contractors, retail employees, and self-employed business owners — missing even a few weeks of pay can be devastating.
What About Future Lost Earnings?
In more serious injury cases, you may not be able to return to your previous job at all. If your ability to work has been permanently impacted, you can pursue compensation for loss of earning capacity, also known as future lost wages.
This requires a detailed analysis of:
Your pre-injury income
The expected duration of your recovery
Whether you can return to your former position
Your ability to earn income in a new field or role
Your age, education, training, and experience
Our firm works with medical experts, vocational specialists, and economic professionals to calculate fair and accurate estimates of future losses. The goal is to secure a settlement or verdict that reflects the long-term impact of your injuries.
Common Injury Types That Can Lead to Lost Wages
We regularly represent clients in Bastrop who are unable to work due to serious accident-related injuries. Some of the most common include:
Back and spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
Broken bones or orthopedic damage
Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
Post-traumatic stress and emotional distress
Burns, lacerations, or disfigurement
Even “invisible” injuries, like a concussion or anxiety disorder, can severely impact your ability to perform your job duties. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you shouldn’t have to carry that financial burden alone.
Proving Lost Income After an Accident
To successfully recover lost wages in Texas, you'll need to provide clear documentation of both your income and your inability to work due to the accident. We’ll help you gather and present the following:
Medical records showing the nature and extent of your injuries
Doctor’s notes recommending time off work
Pay stubs or direct deposit records before and after the accident
Tax returns or 1099s (for self-employed workers)
Employer letters verifying missed time or job limitations
Our team knows how to build a strong paper trail that proves your claim. Insurance companies often try to downplay lost wage claims, especially for freelance workers or gig economy employees. We make sure your income loss is taken seriously.
Do You Need a Lawyer for a Lost Wage Claim?
While Texas law allows you to pursue injury claims on your own, insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts — especially when it comes to wage-related damages. They may argue that:
Your injuries aren’t that serious
You could have gone back to work sooner
Your lost income is difficult to verify
That’s where we come in.
At the Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, we advocate aggressively on behalf of injured clients in Bastrop. We handle the paperwork, deal with the insurance companies, and fight to make sure you’re not left footing the bill for someone else’s negligence.
We Represent Injury Victims Across Bastrop County
We serve clients across Bastrop County, including Bastrop, Smithville, Cedar Creek, Camp Swift, and Red Rock. Whether your accident happened on a major highway or a rural road, we know how to pursue maximum compensation under Texas law.
Our personal injury representation includes:
Car and truck accidents
Motorcycle and bicycle crashes
Pedestrian injuries
DWI-related wrecks
Catastrophic injury and wrongful death
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Schedule Your Free Case Evaluation Today
If you’ve lost wages due to an accident in Bastrop, don’t wait to get legal advice. The sooner you contact us, the faster we can start preserving evidence, documenting your losses, and building your case.
Call the Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker today or use our secure contact form to request your free, no-obligation consultation. We’re here to help you get the compensation you deserve — and the financial relief you need.