In a California personal injury case, if the plaintiff’s injuries caused them to miss work, they may be entitled to compensation for the lost wages and income they would have earned during the period they were unable to work. To recover for lost wages, the plaintiff must provide evidence of the income they lost as a result of the injury, such as pay stubs, tax returns, or other documentation from their employer. For example, if the plaintiff was injured in a car accident and was unable to work for several weeks due to recovery time, they can seek compensation for the wages they would have earned during that period. The court will consider the duration of the plaintiff’s absence from work and how it directly correlates with the injuries sustained.
Additionally, if the injury leads to long-term or permanent disability, the plaintiff may be entitled to compensation for future lost wages as well. This includes income the plaintiff may not be able to earn in the future due to their inability to return to work, or their reduced capacity to work full-time or perform certain job tasks. California law allows plaintiffs to recover not only for the immediate financial impact of missing work but also for the long-term effects on their earning potential. The plaintiff may present expert testimony, such as vocational assessments or medical opinions, to help calculate future lost wages if the injury results in permanent disability or diminished capacity to work.
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