Legal Question in Workers Comp in Utah
what does it mean to have two impairment ratings 2percent lower extremities and one percent total body rating? I recieved a check for 1000 dollars they said it was for the impairment rating. the specialist told me that they would offer me a settlemnt to try to get me to settle. to let workmans comp off the hook for a 80,000 dollar knee replacement surgery but none of that has happend and I have not signed any thing to give up that right .is this how this is supposed to happen? thanks scincerely Terri furrow
Asked on 9/09/10, 5:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
The ratings are a scale of impairment, and can be argued. These probably came from the work comp doctor. You may be entitled to greater benefits.
You may call for a free consultation.
Answered on 9/20/10, 8:25 pm
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