Medical & Injury Terms

Permanent Impairment

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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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Permanent impairment ratings, typically expressed as a percentage, help quantify the lasting effects of an injury for purposes of calculating damages.

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Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)

The point at which an injury has healed as much as it ever will, and no further significant improvement is expected.

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