Calculate past lost wages and future earning loss from your injury — for both hourly employees and self-employed individuals.
Lost wages in a personal injury claim include more than just your base salary. Courts recognize: base wages or salary, bonuses and commissions you would have earned, overtime you regularly worked, lost business income if self-employed, the value of employer-paid benefits, and future earning capacity if the injury is permanent.
Document everything: pay stubs, tax returns, employer letters confirming missed work, and expert economic reports for future earnings projections.