lost wages

Lost wages refer to the income an individual forgoes due to an injury or incident that prevents them from working. This compensation helps cover the earnings they would have received had they been able to work normally. It considers factors like salary, hourly pay, or commission-based earnings and often includes both actual days missed and potential future income if the injury impacts long-term abilities. Essentially, lost wages aim to financially offset the income lost because of an inability to work due to a qualifying event or condition.