The IME Trap: What to Expect from a Defense Medical Exam
Independent Medical Examinations are not independent. Understanding the IME playbook is the first step to defeating it.
The Detail
IMEs are paid for by the employer’s insurer and performed by a small number of doctors who receive the vast majority of defense work. Their conclusions are predictable. We prepare clients for what to expect, document everything said during the exam, and challenge the report when it’s issued.
What This Means for Your Case
Every workers’ compensation case turns on the specific facts and the specific state’s law. The general principles in this post apply across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, but the deadlines, procedures, and benefit formulas differ in important ways state to state.
Next Step
If you’ve been injured on the job and your claim is being contested, delayed, or under-settled, contact Siddons Law Firm for a free case review. We represent injured workers across PA, NJ, NY, and MD on a contingency basis — no fee unless we recover for you.
