Florida Personal Injury Cases and Maximum Medical Improvement 

Anytime physicians, attorneys, or others in related professions discuss a patient’s or client’s maximum medical improvement it would make sense to assume that they are referring to an injured person who has completely healed from their injuries and has seen their physical well-being returned to the same degree it was prior to their accident. Although victims are, from time to time, lucky enough to see this extent of recovery, it is not the case for the majority of Florida personal injury victims.

Listed below are some things you need to know about maximum medical improvement and what bearing it might have on your Tampa personal injury case.  

What is Maximum Medical Improvement?

Maximum medical improvement is a phrase that distinguishes the point in time at which a victim has recuperated, based on an evaluation by a medical professional, to the fullest extent believed possible. Rehabilitation to this degree implies that the victim’s medical situation has improved as much as expected and they should have no need of any further medical treatment.  

Maximum medical improvement does not necessarily mean that the patient has recovered his or her prior degree of physical health or that, in the future, future medical care will not be needed.  

Maximum medical improvement pertains to all kinds of personal injury cases, such as car accidents or a trip and fall. The extent and severity of your accident-related injury and the time it takes for you to achieve maximum medical improvement are specific to each victim and are among the main factors that will impact the value of your Florida personal injury claim, as well as any amount of financial compensation you may be awarded.

How Long Does It Take to Reach MMI?

The length of time it takes a patient to reach maximum medical improvement varies widely from victim to victim and relies primarily on the severity of your injuries, how your body responds to any medical treatment, and if any secondary medical issues arise during your recovery.

Who Determines When You Have Reached MMI?

A physician is the only one who can say when your medical condition has completely stabilized and you have achieved maximum recovery. She or he will decide this based on medical testing and their own personal evaluation.

As with every kind of personal injury case, the endless number of variables makes your claim unique. Someone with a case that sounds very similar to yours could end up with a very different outcome than what you should expect. This is just one of the many reasons why hiring a skilled attorney is beneficial to your Florida personal injury claim. 

Your attorney will know the most thorough and efficient way of collecting vital evidence that proves you were not at fault for the accident. Establishing this fact is essential to the success of your Tampa personal injury case.

If you have sustained injuries during any kind of accident that was caused by another person’s negligence or carelessness, there is evidence out there that will substantiate your claim. A reputable personal injury attorney from Fulgencio Law will be able to help you. Call us at (813) 463-0123 to schedule your free Tampa personal injury consultation today.