Medical & Injury Terms

Impairment Rating

A medical assessment of the permanent loss of function resulting from an injury, expressed as a percentage.

In Personal Injury Cases

Impairment ratings help quantify permanent injuries for damages calculations. They're determined using standardized medical guidelines.

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A lasting physical or mental condition that remains after an injury has healed as much as possible.

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