What is an IME (independent medical examination)?
An independent medical examination (“IME”)is really an adverse medical examination requested by the workers’ compensation insurer with a physician of their choice. The doctor conducting the evaluation is not there to provide you with medical treatment; they are solely there to give the insurance company their opinions regarding the issues involved with your case, such as whether your injury is work related, the extent of injury, whether you need restrictions, whether you need additional medical care, whether you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI), and the whether you have a ratable permanent partial disability. This is a very important event in your case and can have a significant impact on your claim for additional benefits. You should contact attorney Gerald W. Bosch to seek immediate advice upon receipt of notice of an independent medical examination.
