Future Lost Earnings Calculator
When an injury reduces someone's ability to work, the lost future earnings can be the largest cost. Enter the real figures to estimate it, in today's dollars.
About the injured person
Current age
Planned retirement age
Earnings
Yearly income before the injury
Still able to earn
Roughly what share of that income they can still earn.
Estimated lost future earnings (today's dollars)
$1.50M
About $60,000/year over 25 working years. A range of $1.27M–$1.73M is reasonable.
Real cases use economists and vocational experts. This is an educational estimate of economic loss — not a case value.
Ask your doctor
- What permanent work limitations should I expect?
Ask a lawyer
- How is lost earning capacity proven?
- How long do I have to act?
This is often the biggest cost.
A free conversation can help you understand how lost earnings factor in — and time limits apply.
Educational only. Not legal or medical advice. No tool here estimates a settlement or case value.
