When Would an IME Be Ordered?<\/b><\/p>\n Whenever your employer\u2019s insurance company disagrees with any conclusions reached by your original treating physician, you will likely be requested to undergo an IME. Occasionally, the judge might order the IME to settle a dispute. Conversely, claimants in personal injury cases may request an IME if they disagree with the conclusions reached by the treating physician.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How Does an IME Affect Workers\u2019 Compensation Cases?<\/b><\/p>\n Doctors who perform IMEs are usually given a great amount of deference in personal injury cases; courts often see these physicians as \u201cexperts.\u201d Therefore, if the IME doctor reaches the conclusion that your injury will not significantly impede your ability to work (in conflict with your treating doctor\u2019s opinion), your settlement will reflect this opinion. You should receive a report after the IME summarizing the doctor\u2019s findings. You and your attorney should carefully scrutinize this report and, if needed, compose a strategy for challenging the findings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What\u2019s Next?<\/b><\/p>\n If the insurance company representing the defendant in a personal injury case has requested an IME, you need to understand that that physician is motivated to net the insurance company as much money as possible by minimizing the payout. This is true in a variety of workers\u2019 compensation cases, including claims that fall under the Defense Base Act. For that reason and many others, it is imperative to get in touch with an experienced personal injury attorney.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The team at The Bagneris Firm is skilled and experienced in getting the most out of personal injury cases for our clients, and we would be honored to do the same for you. Please reach out to us through our website<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>or call at 504-810-3995 to get started with a free consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/bagnerislawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Health-32-300x200.jpg\")
An Independent Medical Examination (IME) is, as its name suggests, a medical exam undertaken by a neutral, third-party physician. This type of examination comes into play in personal injury cases, especially when the issue of workers\u2019 compensation is activated. Any evaluation made by a doctor after a workplace injury should cover the extent of the patient\u2019s injuries, medical care needed, and overall prognosis of the patient (including any temporary or permanent disabilities).<\/span><\/p>\n
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