What Happens After I Reach MMI Under Georgia Law?
- February 26, 2024
- Attorney David Mann
- Workers' Compensation
If you are receiving workers’ compensation for an injury that occurred on the job, there is a point where you will reach maximum medical improvement, often referred to as MMI. When an injured person reaches MMI under Georgia law, it means that a doctor has determined that their health and injuries will not improve any more than they have. They have reached maximum medical improvement. In this blog post, we will discuss what happens after you reach MMI under Georgia law. How Do I Know When I’ve Reached MMI? After a work-related injury, you should file a claim with the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Board and will start to receive benefits within 21 days after the first day you missed work. During this time, you will receiv[...]...