What Is an Impairment Rating?

Accident and Injury Rehab Center specializes in treating and documenting injuries related to car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, pedestrian injuries, and other personal injury cases involving third-party liability. One of the most essential tools to support your claim is an Impairment Rating.

What Is an Impairment Rating?

An Impairment Rating is a medical assessment that measures the permanent impact of an injury on your body’s function. It is performed at the end of your treatment when your condition has reached what’s known as maximum medical improvement (MMI). Suppose you are still experiencing pain, weakness, limited motion, numbness, or other ongoing symptoms after your care is complete. In that case, an impairment rating quantifies those long-term effects and provides a clear picture of how your injury will affect you moving forward.

Why Is an Impairment Rating Important?

An impairment rating directly impacts the value of your personal injury claim. It shows insurance companies and attorneys that your injury has lasting consequences and backs that up with objective medical evidence.

When done correctly, an impairment rating:

• Adds measurable value to your case
• Strengthens your claim by documenting permanent injury
• Improves your settlement outcome by providing proof of long-term impact
• Helps your attorney work more effectively with insurance companies that use automated evaluation tools like Colossus, which assign value based on medical data

Without this rating, your case may appear to the insurer as a short-term injury with no long-lasting effects — even if that’s far from the truth.

The Difference the Right Clinic Can Make

Imagine two patients with similar injuries. One goes to a clinic that provides only basic care and vague notes. Their claim ends with a low settlement offer that barely covers medical bills.

The other patient comes to Accident and Injury Rehab Center. Their file includes:

• Detailed diagnosis codes
• Off-work and restriction notices
• Motion x-rays and other imaging that prove structural damage
• Documentation from multiple medical professionals
• Objective evidence of impairment and disability
• A formal impairment rating

This second file speaks volumes and can result in a substantially higher settlement because the insurer has no choice but to acknowledge the extent of the injury and the evidence supporting it.

We Go Beyond the Basics

An Impairment Rating is just one of many tools we use to support your case. Our team ensures your file is complete with:

1. Initial, 30-day, and final medical reports
2. Off-work notices and return-to-work restrictions
3. Imaging and diagnostic testing (such as motion x-rays, EMG, and thermography)
4. Collaboration with other trusted medical professionals
5. State-of-the-art rehabilitation and physiotherapy care

Why Choose Accident and Injury Rehab Center?

We don’t just treat injuries — we build solid cases that help you get what you deserve. From day one, we document every detail needed to support your physical recovery and financial outcome. Our team of licensed, certified professionals is trained specifically in post-trauma and injury rehabilitation, and we understand how to work hand-in-hand with your legal team to maximize your case value.

Schedule an Appointment at Accident and Injury Rehab Center Today

If you’ve been injured and there’s a third party at fault, the medical care you choose matters. At Accident and Injury Rehab Center, we ensure your care is effective and fully documented and supported by the evidence insurers and attorneys rely on.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation and get the professional care you need for your maximum recovery.