Independent Medical Examination
An Independent Medical Examination (IME) is a medical assessment conducted by a qualified and impartial healthcare professional or medical expert.
Lex Medicus offers professional and reliable medical expert opinions for matters relating to personal injury, workers’ compensation claims and insurance. Through our highly skilled medical and allied health specialists, we provide customers throughout Australia with the greatest independent medical examinations and expert opinions.
During an Independent Medical Examination (IME), a medical examiner from our highly regarded expert panel evaluates a patient to form a clinical opinion regarding the patient’s injury or medical condition.
Our medical experts follow the highest of standards and comply with the requirements of the Expert Witness Code of Conduct.
All independent medical examinations are thorough, clinically robust, and carried out in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Lex Medicus ensure they are performed by the most suitable medical practitioners for your case.
These all-encompassing medical reports address every one of your concerns and might help resolve issues relating to the following circumstances:
- Diagnosis
- Causation
- Liability
- Prognosis
- The need for treatment and follow up
- Appointment readiness and fitness
- Alternatives for going back to work
- Permanent disability
The goal of an IME is to provide an unbiased and objective assessment that assists in resolving medico-legal issues and ensuring fairness in the evaluation of medical claims.
Independent Medical Examinations are commonly used in various contexts, including personal injury claims, workers’ compensation cases, disability benefit assessments, insurance disputes, and legal matters where an impartial and expert medical opinion is needed to determine the extent of injuries or medical conditions, causation/liability, capacity for work or permanent impairment.
At Lex Medicus, we have an extensive panel of medical experts, experienced in many jurisdictions, available to complete IMEs and provide robust, fit for purpose reports. All reports are reviewed through our comprehensive Quality Assurance process, so you can be assured that you are getting a quality report.
Our panel of medical examiners and allied health professionals offer independent evaluations of the highest possible quality and scope, spanning various fields of medicine.
Our independent medical examiners in Victoria and across Australia are decisive, well-versed in court processes, and deliver high-quality, legally sound assessments to determine culpability, cause, impairment, compensation, and job capability.
Our team are carefully selected specialists, who conduct independent medical examinations for clients seeking impartial, in-depth, and evidence-based medical advice to support injury and claim decision-making.
We are proud to say that our high quality results speak for themselves.
Re-examinations
Re-examinations may be required to provide an update on an individual’s medical condition following an Independent Medical Examination (IME). These involve a further assessment and report with a previously seen expert.
Supplementary report
When clarification is required, a small number of additional questions need to be asked, or some additional documentation needs to be reviewed, a supplementary report can be requested. These are not a full medico-legal report, but an addendum to the initial report answering only the questions posed in the supplementary letter of instruction.
When you request an Independent Medical Examination, you want a report that answers your questions.
Our IME reports do not just answer your general questions; our expert independent medical specialists also provide reasonable solutions to any additional queries you may have.
Our panel of medical experts and Quality Assurance team work hand in hand to ensure that all Independent Medical Examination reports are fit for purpose. medical specialist.
Thanks to our flexible attendance options, your clients can attend the IME in person or online or by participating in a telehealth consultation.
If you have specific requirements for your case, you can contact the Lex Medicus team, and we will do everything in our ability to schedule an appointment with the most suitable expert at a time that is mutually suitable for your client and our expert.
At Lexmedicus, we understand the pressure that comes with getting quality IME reports in the shortest time. As a team, we are committed to ensuring that we meet your needs in the shortest time possible.
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) are crucial in personal injury claims, providing an impartial and expert medical opinion. They are often needed in various scenarios to ensure fair and accurate claim assessments. IMEs offer an independent opinion conducted in a respectful and professional manner to help resolve medico-legal issues and support just outcomes.
At Lex Medicus, our team comprises several highly qualified doctors specialising in various fields. Our panel includes experts in orthopaedics, neurology, psychiatry, and other medical specialities, ensuring comprehensive and precise evaluations for every case.
IME for WorkCover
At Lex Medicus, we conduct IMEs for workers’ compensation claims (WorkCover). Our assessments evaluate the extent of work-related injuries, determine appropriate compensation, and assess the claimant’s ability to return to work. We provide an independent opinion that ensures fairness in the evaluation process.
IME for Public Liability Claim
We offer IMEs for public liability claims to provide an objective evaluation of injuries sustained in public spaces. Our thorough assessments help establish causation, determine the extent of injuries, and support decisions on compensation. We ensure that our evaluations are conducted in a respectful and professional manner.
Psychiatric IME
At Lex Medicus, we conduct psychiatric IMEs to understand the psychological impact of injuries or traumatic events. These evaluations are important for claims involving mental health conditions and help in determining fair compensation for emotional and psychological suffering. Our goal is to provide an impartial and expert medical opinion to support your case.
IME for TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
We conduct IMEs for Transport Accident Commission (TAC) claims. Our experts assess injuries resulting from transport accidents, establish the cause, extent, and long-term impact of injuries, and aid in determining appropriate compensation and liability.
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IME for WorkCover
At Lex Medicus, we conduct IMEs for workers’ compensation claims (WorkCover). Our assessments evaluate the extent of work-related injuries, determine appropriate compensation, and assess the claimant’s ability to return to work. We provide an independent opinion that ensures fairness in the evaluation process.
IME for Public Liability Claim
We offer IMEs for public liability claims to provide an objective evaluation of injuries sustained in public spaces. Our thorough assessments help establish causation, determine the extent of injuries, and support decisions on compensation. We ensure that our evaluations are conducted in a respectful and professional manner.
Psychiatric IME
At Lex Medicus, we conduct psychiatric IMEs to understand the psychological impact of injuries or traumatic events. These evaluations are important for claims involving mental health conditions and help in determining fair compensation for emotional and psychological suffering. Our goal is to provide an impartial and expert medical opinion to support your case.
IME for TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
We conduct IMEs for Transport Accident Commission (TAC) claims. Our experts assess injuries resulting from transport accidents, establish the cause, extent, and long-term impact of injuries, and aid in determining appropriate compensation and liability.