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Alta (MMI) Parte 4
Alta (MMI) Parte 4 – Hemos tratado anteriormente de forma individual las tres cosas que le dirá el doctor al ser dado de alta (o MMI en inglés) que son las restricciones permanentes, los puntos de impedimento, y las recomendaciones de tratamiento médico en el futuro. Alta (MMI) Parte 4 ¿Qué ocurre después de eso?…
Read MoreTratamiento médico de mantenimiento: Alta (MMI) Parte 3
Tratamiento médico de mantenimiento – Si usted tiene una lesión de trabajo los doctores le darán todo el tratamiento médico necesario para que usted pueda mejorar, hasta que llegue un punto en que consideren que usted ha alcanzado su mejora máxima y ya no hay más que puedan hacer, dicho momento es el alta médica…
Read MoreThings that Happen at MMI Maintenance Care
Things that Happen at MMI Maintenance Care – The doctors may tell you that you’re at MMI but you might still need medical care. We’ll discuss the two types of medical care and help you figure the next steps to take care of your work injury. Things that Happen at MMI Maintenance Care What is…
Read More¿Qué sucede después que ha sido dado de alta por su lesión laboral?
¿Qué sucede después que ha sido dado de alta por su lesión laboral? – En un artículo anterior tocamos el tema del alta, o MMI por sus siglas en inglés, que es el momento en el que los doctores consideran que ya no hay más tratamiento médico que pueda mejorar su condición, pero ¿qué pasa…
Read MoreThings that Happen at MMI: Impairment Ratings
Things that Happen at MMI: Impairment Ratings – When your doctor tells you “This is as good as it’s going to get” regarding your work injury, you’re considered at Maximum Medical Improvement. At that point you’re going to get an impairment rating, but what is that and how can it benefit you? It can get…
Read MoreMMI: Permanent Restrictions for Work Injuries
MMI: Permanent Restrictions for Work Injuries – If you’re an injured worker at Maximum Medical Improvement, your doctor may assign you to permanent work restrictions. What options or rights do you have in workers’ compensation? How should you talk with the treating doctor if you think you can continue working your old job? What if…
Read MoreWhat Happens After Your Work Injury Treatment is Done?
What Happens After Your Work Injury Treatment is Done? – The doctor says my work injury treatment is done, now what? We’ll discuss what happens to injured workers in Colorado when their company doctor discharges them from medical care and how a great workers’ compensation attorney can make all the difference. What is maintenance care…
Read More¿Qué ocurre si el doctor lo da de alta por una lesión de trabajo en Colorado?
Alta médica en lesiones de trabajo Alta médica en lesiones de trabajo – Después de haber sufrido una lesión de trabajo, una fecha muy importante es el día en que el médico tratante lo da de alta porque se ha logrado la Máxima Mejora Médica (o MMI por sus siglas en inglés). ¿Qué significa ser…
Read MoreWorkers Comp Settlement Conference – Getting the Best Settlement
Many injured workers find themselves going to a workers comp settlement conference and can find the whole process intimidating. Workers Comp Settlement Conference – Will you have to testify? What will the Judge do or order? Don’t worry! With an experienced lawyer you’ll be prepared and hopefully, come to an agreement you can accept. Does…
Read MoreWorkers Compensation and Death – Injury Unrelated to Work
Workers Compensation and Death – Injury Unrelated to Work – What happens to your benefits if you die during your Colorado work injury claim but it’s NOT due to your work injury? We discuss a few ways that an unrelated death might actually be related to a work injury and what benefits you may be…
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