What is Impairment of Earning Capacity?
Refers to a decrease in a person's ability to earn income, usually on a permanent basis, and in tort law it is due to injuries suffered from a tortious act and is recoverable as an element of damages.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:
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