What is Loss of Earning Capacity?

Carrollton Personal Injury Lawyer
Written By Carrollton Injury Lawyer Joel Hudson

When you are injured in an accident, you may miss out on a few days of work while you’re getting medical treatment. In that case, we would fight for lost wages in your personal injury claim, because you missed out on days of work when you could have earned money. Loss of earning capacity, however, is different.

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How Loss of Earning Capacity is Different from Lost Wages

Some accidents result in severe injuries that permanently impair the victim. This impairment could lead to chronic pain or disability making it impossible for a person to continue on the career path they were on. For instance, if a person who works as a manager received a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, they may struggle with cognitive disabilities and may not be able to perform their job or get any additional promotions that they would have been a candidate for before their injury. This is loss of earning capacity – when a person misses out on future earnings due to their injury.

Another example is if a professional athlete suffers a broken bone from their accident. The recovery and potential surgery required may bench the athlete for the season, or even for their career. In this case, they could claim loss of earning capacity in their injury claim because they are missing out on future opportunities to earn money in their career.

Call Carrollton Injury Law if You Have Been Injured in an Accident

We will fight for every bit of your injury claim to make sure you get the most money possible for your injuries. Not only that, but we will treat you like a friend throughout the whole process, constantly keeping you updated about the progress of your claim, and never leaving you “in the dark”. Call or text us at 972-450-9562 for a FREE injury claim evaluation, and we will show you how we put Personal back into Personal Injury Law.

Carrollton Injury Lawyer Joel Hudson

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. I’m Joel Hudson, the founder of Carrollton Injury Law, located at 4221 Medical Pkwy, Suite 300, Carrollton, TX 75010.

With over 25 years of experience practicing personal injury law, I’ve built my firm on a simple belief: there’s a better way to handle injury claims. It starts with treating you like a person—not a number—and continues with consistent communication throughout your entire case. You can reach me directly at (972) 360-9898 to discuss your situation—I’m here to listen.

I’ve seen how a single injury can ripple through every part of your life, affecting not just you but your family too. That’s why my approach is different. At Carrollton Injury Law, we don’t just chase settlements; we focus on you. I’ve found that giving clients the extra attention many Dallas law firms overlook leads to happier clients, smoother dealings with adjusters who appreciate the updates, and, ultimately, higher injury settlements in less time. My clients often call me the “personal” attorney because we care about maximizing your recovery while also helping you navigate the disruptions a car accident or injury brings—whether it’s medical bills, lost work, or simply getting back to normal.

I earned my Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law in 1998, after completing my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Business at Texas Christian University in 1992. Since being admitted to practice in Texas in 1998, I’ve dedicated my career to fighting for injury victims across the state.

At Carrollton Injury Law, we live by our motto: “We put Personal back into Personal Injury Law.” It’s not just a tagline—it’s how we work, every day, for every client.

If you’re ready to talk about your injury claim or just need some guidance, don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m here to help you take the first step toward justice and recovery.

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