Will I receive compensation for my lost wages if I am injured in a car accident?
Generally, you do not receive compensation for your medical bills and lost wages in a personal injury claim unless you obtain a favorable result by settlement or verdict.
However, if you were in a car accident, you may pursue a Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claim for lost wages, medical bills and replacement services regardless of who caused the car accident. This is otherwise known as no fault insurance.
PIP covers 75 percent of lost wages caused by injuries you sustain in the automobile accident. However, if you are eligible for a disability plan at work, you will receive only 75 percent of the difference, if any, between the disability plan and the amount you would otherwise be entitled to under PIP.