Car Accident Lost Wages Calculator
Estimate past and future wage losses after a car accident.
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimated recoverable lost wages
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- Past lost wages: —
- Future lost wages: —
- Fault reduction: —
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Quick summary: Estimate past and future wage losses after a car accident.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate past and future wage losses after a car accident.
How to use it
Enter Hourly wage ($); Work hours missed; Lost benefits and bonuses ($); Expected future lost wages ($); Reduction for claimant fault (%). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
Past wages equal hourly pay times missed hours plus entered benefits; future losses are added and the fault percentage reduces the total.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Hourly wage ($) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Work hours missed | 160 |
| Lost benefits and bonuses ($) | 1200 |
| Expected future lost wages ($) | 0 |
| Reduction for claimant fault (%) | 0 |
| Estimated recoverable lost wages | $6,800.00 |
|---|---|
| Past lost wages | $6,800.00 |
| Future lost wages | $0.00 |
| Fault reduction | $0.00 |
Important limitations
Actual recoverability depends on evidence, mitigation, taxes, benefits, employment history, insurance coverage and applicable law.