Wednesday, May 14, 2008

HOW LONG WILL MY CASE TAKE?

Today I'm going to talk with you about a frequent question I receive.

How long will it take to resolve my case?

Whenever I hear that question, I always give the same answer It depends. It depends on how much medical care you require.

At the beginning of your case the most important thing is reporting your injury to your supervisor (if you were injured on the job), getting diagnosing your problem and getting you proper medical care for your diagnosis.

That could take 2 months, it could take 2 years. It depends on the seriousness of your injury and how you respond to the doctor's treatment plan.

Nevertheless , one day you will reach what is called Maximum medical improvement or MMI for short. That doesn't mean you are healed 100% but rather that you are as good as you are going to get.

Once you reach MMI we will discuss your case with the doctor and get him to tell us what your future holds.
You may require ongoing medical care or prescription medication.

You may have permanent restrictions.
He will help us understand how your injury have changed your life and how your injuries will affect your ability to earn money in the future.

After you have completed your medical care and we talk with your doctor we can discuss what your case is worth and talk about resolving your case for the full value of the claim.

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