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First, let's get the terminology straight: "MMI" means "Maximum Medical Improvement" so that would mean that you have only improved by 1%. You might be talking about a permanent impairment rating, in which case, I agree 1% is way low (1% of the hand, or 1% of the whole body?). Now, the question is, who gave you that rating, was it your doctor, or was it an IME ("Independent" medical exam?) if it was the IME doctor, then you pit your doctor against him at a hearing. If your own doctor said that, then you should get a second opinion. Submit it to comp and see if they pay for it, if not, turn it over to your health insurance company and if that doesn't work, you might have to pay it out-of-pocket, but that may be your only option left.

A misdiagnosis of this type may be a basis for a lawsuit. If the diagnosis was clearly in error and not within the differential and should not have been diagnosed you should talk to an attorney that has expertise in this type of case. If the treatment that your husband received was unnecessary and harmful the consequences of unnecessary treatment needs to be evaluated. The mental stress over being treated for a serious medical condition that he did not have may result in damages being awarded for the suffering he has gone through. This needs to be evaluated in terms of the psychological aspects. Feel free to contact my office if you want for a no cost, no obligation consultation in terms of the specifics of your claim.

You have to prove they knew of the condition and failed to do anything about it. unless they admitted fault that may be impossible to do see a good lawyer if you have a significant injury. if you are just looking for a quick buck look somewhere else.