{"id":3683,"date":"2026-09-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/?p=3683"},"modified":"2026-09-10T15:08:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:08:47","slug":"why-is-workers-comp-sending-me-to-an-ime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/blog\/why-is-workers-comp-sending-me-to-an-ime\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect at a Workers\u2019 Comp IME"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If workers\u2019 comp is sending you to an Independent Medical Examination, or IME, the insurance company wants another doctor to examine you and give an opinion about your work injury.<\/p>\n<p>In a D.C. workers\u2019 compensation case, the IME can have a major impact on your treatment and benefits.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What Is a Independent Medical Examination (IME)?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>An IME is a medical examination arranged by the workers\u2019 compensation insurance company.n\u00a0 The doctor examines your injury, treatment, and current condition and gives an opinion about your case.<\/p>\n<p>This doctor is not your treating doctor. The insurance company may use the IME report to dispute your medical treatment or delay your benefits.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why Am I Being Sent to an Independent Medical Examination (IME)?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The insurance company may want another medical opinion about your work injury or the treatment your doctor has recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Because the IME can affect your treatment and benefits, it is important to know what to expect before you go.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What Do I Need to Know Before My IME?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In this video, <a href=\"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/attorneys\/frank-r-kearney\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Attorney Frank Kearney<\/strong><\/span><\/a> explains what an Independent Medical Examination is, what to expect during the IME, how to prepare, and why it is important to protect yourself before the examination.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BvmsR2KNCVM?si=RIq4S5Ouva-xG--s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Have an Independent Medical Exam Appointment Coming Up?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have been scheduled for an IME in your D.C. workers\u2019 compensation case, we can help you understand what to expect and how the exam may affect your treatment or benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us here to get prepared for your IME appointment.<\/a> Or call us at <a style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:2023933320\">202-393-3320<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Related Resources<\/h4>\n<p><a style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/faqs\/workers-comp-blaming-your-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can Workers\u2019 Comp Blame Your Injury on Age or a Preexisting Condition?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wp1OsYpTb_o&amp;t=5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Surgery Can Affect Your Workers\u2019 Comp Case<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Us to Get Prepared for Your IME Appointment <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If workers\u2019 comp is sending you to an Independent Medical Examination, or IME, the insurance company wants another doctor to examine you and give an opinion about your work injury. 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