To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, your must take an independent medical exam (IME). An IME is conducted to evaluate the extent of your injuries and determine whether it was caused by a workplace accident. Insurance companies, however, sometimes use the IME to minimize payouts.
The insurance company hires the doctor who will conduct the IME. In some cases though, the doctors, rather than being independent, are biased in order protect the financial interests of the insurance companies that hire them.
An attorney will work to ensure that you receive an accurate and unbiased diagnosis of your injuries. If your claim is denied as a result of a biased IME, your attorney may get a second opinion from another physician to prevent the chance of any inaccuracies.