Independent Medical Exam

What is an Independent Medical Exam?

An Independent Medical Exam is a medical evaluation performed by a third-party physician within their subspecialty. The physician provides an unbiased opinion about an injury or condition.

Who is an Independent Medical Examiner?

A board certified physician within their subspecialty who provides a physical examination, review of medical records, and a written report.

Who is an Expert Medical Advisor?

A Florida judge-appointed board certified physician within their subspecialty who provides a physical examination, review of medical records and a written report, deposition or live testimony to assist the judge in determining the matter at hand.

Independent Medical Exam Classifications:

• Workers’ Compensation. This predominantly occurs when an employee suffers a job-related injury or sickness associated with their employment.
• Liability Injury situations. If someone suffers an injury on a property you own, you are often liable for some level of compensation.
• Personal Injury. Many personal injury cases involve traffic accidents, accidents in a home, or product defect accidents – also referred to as product liability.