Q & A | Independent Medical Examination

Why should I have a nurse attend an Independent Medical Examination (IME) rather than a lawyer or a legal assistant?

*An attorney or legal assisstant may be observing the examination, but may not be aware of the testing being performed, or if it is being performed correctly due to their lack of medical training.

*Having a nurse observer from IME Observers of WNY,LLC attending the examination it frees up the attorney or their assistant to engage in the aspects of the law.

*An attorney or their assistant who attended the IME may be considered biased.

*A client may feel more at ease having a nurse witness observe the appointment rather than their attorney.

How are your reports beneficial to our clients' cases?

*The nurses of IME Observers of WNY, LLC prepare a report that is considered unbiased, attorneys have found that our reports have found inconsistencies with the IME doctors reports which have been useful in thier cases.

How far do you travel for attendance for an IME?

*Our nurses from IME Observers of WNY, LLC will travel all of Western New York. We have traveled to Rochester and to the Southern Tier close to the Pennsylvania line to witness a clients' Independent Medical Examinations. (Travel expenses may apply).

What is the fee charged for attendance to an IME?

*IME Observers of WNY, LLC fees are competitive and are designed to save the attorney time and money and allow the attorney to focus on the legal aspects of the case. Contact us today to accompany your client to thier next Independent Medical Examination.