Is the employer entitled to their own medical evaluation of the injured employee?
Yes. If an employee claims to be entitled to benefits, the employer can request that the injured employee submit to a medical examination by a doctor of the employer’s choosing. This is called an Independent Medical Examination. Additionally, the employer is required to pay for the mileage incurred by the injured employee while attending the medical examination. An employee’s refusal to submit to an Independent Medical Examination can result in the loss of benefits.
