Insurance carriers profit by denying or minimizing claims — that’s the reality of the industry. To accomplish this, they often challenge legitimate injuries by relying on “independent” doctors to report:
Biased evaluations can directly affect the outcome and settlement value of a case. More importantly, they also:
An Independent Medical Examination is not a treatment visit.
It is an evaluation paid for by the opposing party — often with the goal of reducing claim value.
During the exam, the doctor may:
At Apex Advocates, we strive to document every detail of the exam with precision — the questions asked, the testing performed, the timing, and the doctor’s conduct. Independent medical examiners are trained to look for inconsistencies and contradictions from rushed or misleading questioning. Our presence aims to prevent improper lines of inquiry and aims to ensure the claimant is not isolated, pressured, or influenced — effectively eliminating the vulnerability plaintiffs face in an exam controlled by the opposing party
Protect your client before the IME, not after.
