Define Maximum Medical Improvement
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is reached when an injured person “reaches the maximum benefit from medical treatment or is as far restored as the permanent character of his injuries will permit and/or the current limits of medical science will permit.” [20 Miss. Code. R. § 2-VI]. It is the point at which the person’s condition stabilizes and they are not expected to improve or recover further. However, that person may still need continued care for managing symptoms or maintaining their current state of health.
MMI is important in legal terms because it is a determining factor in the extent of compensation or benefits that an injured person may receive. Once a person’s health has plateaued and they have reached MMI, benefits typically stop. This is true in workers’ compensation cases, where temporary benefits are provided to an injured worker until MMI is reached. If they are no longer too injured to work, all benefits may stop. If they are still too impaired or disabled, they may need to switch to long-term disability benefits.
As a general rule, insurance companies typically stop paying for treatments if a doctor believes a condition can not improve. It is determined not only by medical knowledge, but if the person will be able to improve their ability to live their day-to-day life as well. When MMI is reached, the focus tends to shift from immediate medical coverage to seeking the potential compensation for whatever injury or illness occurred.
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Will My Employer Hold My Job While I Recover From a Work Injury?
Workers’ compensation benefits offer you a lot of things, like compensation for medical care, specific loss benefits, and payment of lost wages. But it doesn’t guarantee you’ll have a job to return to once your work-related injury or illness has recovered.
The only way to avoid at-will employment laws is to have stipulations in your employee contract or belong to the union.
If you believe your workers’ compensation claim led you to be fired or have questions about workers’ compensation laws, call Munley Law.
How Does Workers’ Compensation Work?
As an injured worker, you have rights under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. Under the Act, you can receive compensation for medical expenses and wage-loss compensation benefits until you can return to work. If the job injury results in fatality, death benefits are paid to dependent survivors.
If your injury or death was self-inflicted, […]
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Easton Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
When you are injured at work, medical expenses can quickly add up. Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help workers with financial support in the event of a workplace injury due to an accident or repetitive stress (such as back injuries or carpal tunnel) or work-related illnesses from poor, unsanitary, or unsafe working conditions.
Whether your injury occurred in Easton, Allentown, or elsewhere in the Lehigh Valley, finding an experienced Easton workers’ compensation lawyer can help. The team of dedicated attorneys at Munley Law’s Lehigh Valley law office will work tirelessly to ensure you receive maximum workplace injury benefits.
If your workers’ comp claim is denied, don’t panic. The experienced attorneys at Munley Law in Easton can help you appeal the decision and fight for the benefits you are entitled to. We have a strong track record of successfully handling denied claims and will use our expertise to advocate for you. […]
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Personal Injury Glossary Terms
This glossary provides a quick-access resource for looking up definitions of terms you will likely encounter while seeking compensation.
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Accident Report — A detailed official record of an incident created on-site by an authority figure such as a police officer or hospital staff member.
Act of God — An unforeseen event caused by natural forces without human involvement that couldn’t have been prevented with reasonable care, […]
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Bethlehem Workers’ Compensation FAQs
What Happens When You’re Injured at Work in Bethlehem?
If you are an injured worker, you can receive help with your medical expenses and lost wages through PA workers’ compensation insurance. If you or a loved one suffers from a work-related injury, call the experienced Bethlehem workers’ compensation attorneys at Munley Law. We will help you file your paperwork, answer your questions, and fight for you to receive the workers’ comp benefits you are entitled to.
Call us today at our Lehigh Valley offices or complete our online form for your free case evaluation. An attorney with worker’s compensation law expertise will help guide you to your next steps.
What is Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program (also known as workman’s comp or workers comp) that provides workers with financial relief for job-related injuries and illnesses. Most employees in PA are covered by workers’ compensation regardless of their status as part-time or full-time and regardless of their immigration status. […]
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How Much is the Average Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
Determining how much compensation the average workers’ compensation settlement is can be a rather loaded question. In general, there is no average settlement regarding Pennsylvania workers’ compensation as it will largely depend on the severity of the injuries incurred in the workplace. However, there are ways we can estimate how much workers’ compensation you may be entitled to. The workers’ comp lawyers of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys explain.
How to Determine the Average Workers’ Compensation Settlement
To determine the average workers’ compensation settlement amount, you need to consider the various benefits you may receive after a workplace injury. The benefits include the following:
Medical Costs
After a workplace injury, you will likely amass some expenses related to the injury. Part of your workers’ comp settlement will include coverage for medical costs, meaning any medical expense related to the injury. […]
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