Permanent Partial Impairment Awards

Challenging PPI Ratings

If your workplace accident leaves you permanently impaired, you will be eligible for a permanent partial impairment (PPI) award under Indiana workers’ compensation law. The amount of the award is determined by a rating assigned by the work comp doctor and is based on the American Medical Association’s Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. Click here to view a schedule of PPI Awards under Indiana law.

You do not have to accept the adjuster’s impairment award

If you believe your impairment was incorrectly rated, you have recourse. You are entitled to get a second opinion on the rating, which can lead to a larger award for your impairment. At our Carmel, Indiana, law firm, Wagner Reese & Crossen, we know what to do when your initial rating is incorrect. Contact us today for a free initial consultation to discuss your PPI rating.

Experienced and knowledgeable workers’ comp lawyers

Our lawyers are well-known as pre-eminent Indiana workers’ compensation attorneys. We have handled thousands of workers’ compensation claims since 1997. We have seen company-friendly workers’ compensation doctors give low impairment ratings that result in a lower award. We can help counter that.

Ensuring that the right specialist assigns your PPI rating

The PPI award is a one-time payment. It is important to get it right, as it is much more difficult to alter an incorrect award after it has been paid. At our law firm, we use our network of medical specialists to find a physician who can evaluate your permanent partial impairment and reassess the rating you initially received from the work comp doctor. We also make sure that all the medical records are available for the second opinion and evaluation. We even pay for the cost of obtaining your medical records and obtaining a second opinion, with reimbursement at the time of settlement.

Making a difference in your case

We believe that having the right attorney and a doctor with the proper qualifications (who isn’t in the insurance company’s pocket) can make a big difference in how much an injured worker receives from a permanent partial impairment award. We work with clients to be sure that their impairment has been properly evaluated so they can receive a full and fair award.

If your disability has been rated by the work comp doctor and you believe that the rating is incorrect, contact our Carmel office to learn how we can help. Call us toll-free at 800-792-0332.