When treatment ends but an injury leaves lasting limitations, a worker may be entitled to permanent impairment or disability benefits. The value of that claim often depends on precise medical findings, the correct legal standard, and how the injury affects the worker’s future.
Lasting injuries need careful evaluation
Maximum medical improvement does not mean you are fully recovered. It can mean that an injured worker has reached a stable point and needs an assessment of permanent loss. We review the medical record, impairment ratings, work restrictions, and vocational impact to make sure the claim is valued fairly.
Common issues include
- Permanent injury ratings and conflicting medical opinions
- Back, neck, shoulder, knee, and joint injuries
- Amputation, loss of function, or scarring
- Reduced earning capacity and long-term restrictions
- Settlement offers that do not reflect the permanent harm
Know what you are giving up
Do not accept a permanent disability settlement without understanding the benefits being resolved. The Inkell Firm helps Delaware workers make informed decisions about the future.
Confidential review: (302) 297-7775.