Frequently Asked Questions

An Agreed Medical Evaluation is an evaluation performed by an Agreed Medical Evaluator. This is a medical expert, usually a physician specializing in a relevant field, who is agreed upon by both parties in a claim – typically the worker’s lawyer and the claims administrator.

An independent medical examination (IME) occurs when a Independent Medical Examiner – a doctor with no prior relationship to the patient – examines an individual to determine the cause and extent of an injury where liability is at issue, whether an individual has reached maximum benefit from treatment, and whether any permanent impairment remains after treatment.

An IME is often requested by an employer or an insurance company to obtain an independent opinion of the medical status of the individual. Self-insured employers and workers’ compensation insurance carriers have a legal right to this request.

Yes, contact experts@arrowheadeval.com to discuss our services and panel of physicians. Our doctors offer IMEs, record reviews, expert witness services, case consulting services, fitness for duty evaluations, disability evaluations, and more.

We have qualified physicians in many specialties in locations throughout California, some of which include: Orthopedic Surgery Expert, Spine Surgery Expert, Hand and Wrist Surgery Expert, Orthopedic Knee and Hip Expert, Neurology Expert, Neuropsychology Expert, Internal Medicine Expert, Toxicology Expert, Psychiatry Expert.

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A third-party evaluation, either QME or IME, provides an independent and unbiased review of a claim from a medical viewpoint. This process ensures that the individual providing the QME / IME service does not benefit from the results of the evaluation.

The QME / IME is paid for either directly by the employer or through a workers’ compensation insurance policy. For more information, please reference the California Labor Code section 3751(b).

You should look for a physician or medical expert who is qualified to provide medical testimony and has expertise relevant to your claim. Medical specialists, such as cardiologists or orthopedic surgeons, can provide a QME / IME in greater detail for their specialty. The California Division of Workers’ Compensation maintains a list of Qualified Medical Examiners (QME).

We have offices throughout California.

Yes, our office will try to accommodate any rush appointments. If you require a rush appointment, please contact our office by telephone as early as possible at (888) 888-0098.

Yes, our office can provide you with same day status. Same day status is faxed electronically.

Yes, we can rush your report. If you require a rush report, please contact our office by telephone as early as possible at (888) 888-0098.

Yes, our office has the flexibility to work with you.