Can I recover lost wages from a personal injury?

Yes. Lost wages are a standard component of economic damages in personal injury cases. You can recover compensation for income you've lost because of your injuries, including wages, salary, bonuses, commissions, and self-employment income. Documentation is key: pay stubs, tax returns, and employer verification help prove your lost income. If your injuries are ongoing, you can also recover for future lost wages until you return to work or reach maximum medical improvement. For severe injuries requiring extended recovery or resulting in permanent disability, lost wages extend far beyond the initial weeks after an accident. Catastrophic injury victims may be out of work for months or years, or may never return to work at all. At Kane Trial Law, we thoroughly document all lost income and work with experts when needed to calculate complex wage loss claims.