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What is the difference between past lost earnings and future lost earnings?
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. (correct)
- Past lost earnings include projected career growth, while future lost earnings do not.
- Past lost earnings require expert testimony, while future lost earnings do not.
- Past lost earnings refer to the inability to perform previous job duties, while future lost earnings refer to the total earnings lost over a lifetime.
What does "Loss of Wages" refer to?
What does "Loss of Wages" refer to?
- Compensation for the inability to earn income in the future
- Income lost due to inability to work after an injury (correct)
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Legal fees incurred during a personal injury case
Which of the following is NOT considered when calculating future lost earnings?
Which of the following is NOT considered when calculating future lost earnings?
- Projected career growth
- Historical earning data
- Pain and suffering compensation (correct)
- Expert testimony
Which of the following is a key consideration when calculating past lost earnings?
Which of the following is a key consideration when calculating past lost earnings?
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According to California law, what must a plaintiff prove to recover damages for future lost earnings?
According to California law, what must a plaintiff prove to recover damages for future lost earnings?
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