In some personal injury cases, insurance adjustors may request that any injury victims undergo independent medical exams, or IMEs. The insurance company is responsible for choosing a doctor and paying for the examination, which doesn’t make an IME all that “independent,” or unbiased; the doctor almost certainly will not have your best interests at heart. As a result, the diagnosis and report from this doctor’s examination is likely
The point of an IME is for the insurance company to determine whether the accident victim has truly suffered serious injuries and the chances of a full recovery. Findings in an IME that an accident victim is not as serious as he or she claims can help the insurance company avoid paying out high amounts of damages. In particular, insurance companies often use IMEs in worker’s compensation cases, in which an employee has developed a workplace illness or suffered a workplace injury.
If you have been ordered to undergo an IME, your personal injury attorney can help prepare you for your exam. He or she can help you understand what to expect from the exam and discuss the possibility of getting a second opinion from another doctor of your own choosing. Following your IME, your attorney can help you review the report and compare to any reports and records from other doctors who have examined you.
When you or a family member suffers serious injuries from a slip and fall, a motor vehicle accident, or any other type of incident as a result of another’s negligence, you may have a personal injury claim under Wisconsin law. Meeting with a personal injury lawyer is the first step toward getting the compensation that you deserve for the injuries that you have suffered. Undergoing an independent medical exam also can be a step in the personal injury claims process. Call Boller & Vaughan today at (608) 268-0268, or contact us online at in order to set up an appointment with one of our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys, and see what we can do for you.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
