If you have a dispute with the doctor provided to you by the workers' compensation insurance company in Kansas, you can seek a second opinion from another physician. This is known as an independent medical examination or IME. Before doing so, you should talk with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer about the pros and cons of obtaining an independent medical exam.
At the law firm of Spooner & Perkins, P.C., we offer a free initial consultation to discuss any concern you may have with your workers' compensation benefits. Our lawyers represent injured workers throughout the Kansas City metro area and rural Kansas.
What Is an Independent Medical Examination?
Also known as an IME, an independent medical examination is an opportunity to obtain a second opinion from an independent doctor on issues such as:
- Whether you can work part time
- Your work restrictions
- Whether you need surgery
- What treatment options are available to you
- Your permanent partial impairment rating
- Whether you have reached maximum medical improvement
The company you work for may also request an independent medical examination if it does not agree with your workers' compensation doctor.
Who Pays for an Independent Medical Examination?
In Kansas, up to $500 of the cost of your independent medical examination will be paid by workers' compensation. You can choose any doctor in the state of Kansas.
Contact a Kansas City Workers' Compensation attorney to discuss an Independent Medical Examination
Free initial consultation: Contact our Kansas independent medical examination lawyers today to discuss your workers' compensation case. You can reach us by phone at 816-298-0580 or toll free at 866-548-6980 and via e-mail. We are paid on a contingency fee basis so there is no fee unless we win a settlement for you.
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