Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)?
A: An Independent Medical Evaluation is an impartial medical opinion by a Healthcare professional who is not involved in a Claimant's care, and provids specific information to a third party regarding: Diagnosis, Prognosis, Causation, Review of treatment rendered, Assessment of maximum degree of medical improvement, Assignment of permanent impairment, Functional Capacity Evaluation (depends on claimant's effort), Return to work, Work Capacity, Other (ADA) .

Q: What constitutes an EXPERT?
A: An Expert is a witness qualified by knowledge, skill, experience, training or education to provide scientific, technical or other specialized opinions about the evidence or fact issues (Rule 702 - Federal Rules of Evidence)

 

Q: What is Disability Medicine?
A: Disability Medicine is a subspeciality of clinical medical practice which encompasses the identification, prediction, prevention, assessment, evaluation and management of impairment and disability in both human individuals and populations.

 

Who Needs Our Services?

• Worker's Compensation (private insurance companies and state and Federal WC systems)

• Attorneys - plantiff and defense

• Personal Injury attorneys including medical malpractice

• Personal injury liability insurance companies (auto liability, property and personal injury liability)

• Federal Agencies (Social Security, OWCP, VA, Military)

• State Agencies

• Self Insured Employers

• Third Party Administrators

• Disability Insurance Companies

• IME Brokers/Expert Witness Brokers