§ 13-4 Damages - Elements of Actual Damages - Loss of Earning Capacity

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§ 13-4 Damages - Elements of Actual Damages - Loss of Earning Capacity

The loss or impairment of earning capacity caused by personal injury is a proper element of compensation.

"Earning capacity" refers to the capability of a person to sell his labor or services in any market reasonably accessible to him, taking into consideration his general physical functional impairments resulting from acts and conduct of the defendant. Earning capacity does not necessarily mean the actual earnings that one who suffers an injury was making at the time the injuries were sustained, but refers to that which, by virtue of the training, experience, and business acumen possessed, an individual is capable of earning.

"Loss of earning capacity" refers to damage to one's ability to earn wages in the future.

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