{"id":2585,"date":"2020-01-31T15:19:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T15:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2585"},"modified":"2024-10-30T21:17:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:17:24","slug":"what-is-maximum-medical-improvement-in-a-workers-compensation-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/what-is-maximum-medical-improvement-in-a-workers-compensation-case\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Maximum Medical Improvement in a Workers’ Compensation Case?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a past blog, we discussed a legal principle under\nworkers\u2019 compensation law called Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)<\/em>.\nContinue below to learn what maximum medical improvement means in a workplace\ninjury case, and what you need to know about recovering from a serious injury\nafter being hurt in an accident while working for your employer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When a worker is injured in a workplace accident, they\noften end up involved in a workers\u2019 compensation insurance claim. Whether the\naccident was their fault or not, in most cases, an injured worker will be\nentitled to compensation for their damages and losses. However, the legal\nprocedures that are involved in personal injury compensation cases are quite\nspecific, and one will only receive such benefits under certain circumstances,\nand to certain extents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Injured workers, depending on the scope and\nseriousness of their injuries and losses, will be entitled to certain types of\nbenefits, such as Temporary Total, Temporary Partial, Permanent Total\nDisability (PTD), and Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI). See our blog, \u201cWhat\nBenefits Can I Get For My Workplace Injury Claim in Indiana?<\/a>\u201d for a brief\nexplanation of each type of benefit. In Indiana, injured workers can receive\nbenefits for hospital bills, medical expenses, lost wages, permanent\ndisability, wrongful death, medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation, gas\nmileage for doctor appointments, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) comes into play when\nan injured employee is awarded such benefits. In many cases, an injured victim\nreceiving temporary total or partial benefits will only receive their benefits\nuntil they are diagnosed as fully-healed or as fully-healed as they are going\nto get by a licensed physician. This is referred to as Maximum Medical\nImprovement (MMI), which describes a patient that has reached their optimal\nrecovery point, and no further improvement is possible. Keep in mind that MMI\ndoes not translate to healed. It simply means that no further treatment will\nimprove their condition. Once a worker reaches full improvement, their doctor\nwill assign a disability rating, which denotes their work limitations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to a Workplace Injury Lawyer for Help With Your\nClaim<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

For a better understanding of how workers\u2019 compensation settlements work, consult with a trusted and seasoned Indiana workers\u2019 compensation attorney as soon as possible. Indiana does have a statute of limitations that restricts how long you can make a claim for compensation. Be sure to schedule a consultation with a licensed personal injury lawyer who focuses on workplace accident claims before this time limit runs out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Workers\u2019 Compensation Attorneys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to schedule a free consultation with a licensed Indianapolis workers\u2019 compensation attorney<\/a> who can determine the best strategies for your workplace injury case. Not only does our law firm offer free consultations, we never collect lawyer fees unless we prevail for you! Call 317-881-2700 to get started on your financial recovery, today.  We represent injured workers throughout Indiana and are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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