When you’re calculating your lost income, everything’s included. You start with your hourly wages or salary. Add your bonuses, tips, and incentive pay. You can even include your benefits, sick pay, and vacation time.
Anything that you would have received because you worked is something that you can include in a calculation of your lost wages and lost earning capacity. If you likely would have received a promotion or raises, you can add them in your calculations. Your attorney can help you make sure that you include all of the types of lost compensation in your personal injury claim.