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If you have sustained injuries in a motor car accident you may be able to claim compensation for the economic losses you have sustained. After a motor car accident, if you have been injured, you may be able to make a claim for your personal injuries and recover compensation. The compensation recoverable under a personal injury claim includes for economic and non economic losses. Economic losses you may have to suffer after sustaining an injury are many and diverse. Initially you will have to get appropriate medical treatments for your injuries, and if the injuries are serious and long term, you will have to participate in a rehabilitation programs as well. During the course of your treatments you will have to pay hospital bills, pharmaceutical bills, doctors charges and in addition there will be travelling expenses and out of pocket expenses. Your medical and related expenses, if they are necessary and reasonable, will be borne by the insurer of the other vehicle, if the insurer accepts liability for the accident. Other economic losses you may have to suffer as a result of your injuries include reasonable and necessary attendant care and respite care expenses. If you are unable to work for a considerable period of time due to the injuries, you may lose your income and it can also be claimed as an economic loss. If you become incapable of working for some time you may be able to claim payment for loss of ability to earn income as well. When you seek compensation for medical expenses you will have to provide the insurer with original receipts and accounts. The loss of earning you have suffered must also be supported with evidence, and you may have to provide the insurer with the details of your income. You may need a letter or statement from your employer, tax returns, sick leave records, medical evidence indicating that you are unable to work due to the injuries and any other document or record which indicates that you have suffered a loss of income due to injuries sustained in the motor car accident.
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