In spite of language within Idaho's IME statute [Idaho Code § 72-433] that appears to require attendance at the independent medical examination (IME) session only during the injured employee's ”period of disability,” an employer... Read More
Acknowledging that under Colo. Rev. Stat § 8-42-107(8)(b)(III), a division-sponsored independent medical examination (“DIME”) physician’s opinions concerning MMI and impairment are afforded presumptive weight, a state appellate... Read More
Mont. Code Ann. § 39-71-605, which permits workers’ compensation insurers to obtain multiple medical examinations of a claimant, does not permit the State Fund (which had insured the risk and was administering the claim in the instant case... Read More
Larson's Spotlight on Independent Medical Examination, Intoxication, Intentional Tort, and Defense Base Act. Larson's surveys the latest case developments that you need to know about. Thomas A. Robinson, the staff writer for Larson's Workers'... Read More
By Steven M. Birnbaum, Law Offices of Steven Birnbaum, San Rafael, California The cost of medical care has risen throughout our society and calls for cost control are no louder than in workers' compensation cases and Longshore cases are included... Read More
The District Director, OWCP, may order an examination of the claimant by an independent medical examiner when a medical question exists with regard to the claimant’s diagnosis, extent, effectiv eness of appropriate treatment or the duration of any... Read More
Larson's Spotlight on Death Benefits, Statute of Limitations, Physician Negligence, Independent Medical Examination, and Fraud. Larson's surveys the latest case developments that you need to know about. Thomas A. Robinson, the staff writer for... Read More