Wondering whether to settle your Missouri workers’ comp case before or after MMI? Learn how MMI affects your settlement value, future medical care, and timing. If you were hurt on the job in Missouri, you may already be feeling pressure to settle. The insurance company may have floated a number. Your employer may be hinting … Read more
Your doctor says you’ve reached MMI, but you’re still hurting. Learn what MMI really means, how to challenge it, and how pain affects your Missouri settlement. MMI does not mean you are better. It is not a finding that you are pain-free, healed, or ready for full duty. It is a medical opinion that your … Read more
Your doctor says you have reached MMI. What does that mean for your Missouri workers’ comp checks, medical care, and settlement? If your doctor or the insurance adjuster has started using the term MMI, pay attention. Those three letters mark the biggest turning point in a Missouri workers’ compensation case. MMI stands for maximum medical … Read more
Reaching MMI doesn’t mean your workers’ comp case is over. Call us before accepting anything from your employer or their insurer. Many injured workers assume MMI means their case is closed and their benefits stop. That’s not accurate, and believing it can cost you. If you’ve recently been told you’ve reached MMI and you’re unsure … Read more
The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann represents injured workers throughout Missouri. If your doctor has told you that you’ve reached “maximum medical improvement,” you may be wondering what that means for your workers’ compensation case. The short answer is yes: MMI has a significant effect on your settlement. Understanding how and why can help … Read more