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What is the difference between past lost earnings and future lost earnings?
Past lost earnings refer to income lost from the date of injury to the present, while future lost earnings refer to income expected to be lost in the future due to ongoing disability.
What does "Loss of Wages" refer to?
Income lost due to inability to work after an injury
Which of the following is NOT considered when calculating future lost earnings?
Pain and suffering compensation
Which of the following is a key consideration when calculating past lost earnings?
Pay stubs
According to California law, what must a plaintiff prove to recover damages for future lost earnings?
That they will be reasonably certain to lose income in the future due to the injury
Understand the distinction between past lost earnings, future lost earnings, and loss of earning capacity in this quiz. Test your knowledge of the differences and implications of these concepts.
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