WHAT DOES MMI STAND FOR AND WHAT DOES MMI AND PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT RATING MEAN?
MMI stands for Maximum Medical Improvement. At the conclusion of your treatment with a doctor, we will request that he or she provide us with a final narrative report summarizing your medical treatment and condition. Once a physician has decided you are at Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), if your injuries have left you with an condition that will leave you with permanent physical limitations or a permanent anatomical defect, and the need for future treatment, you doctor will assign you with a permanent impairment rating. This is generally done pursuant to The American Medical Association (AMA) Guidelines. A permanent impairment is required in order to be entitled to pain and suffering damages if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident. While not required in a slip and fall case, it is helpful for an attorney to have in order to maximize your recovery.
