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Workers Comp Doctor Evaluation An important step in receiving your worker’s comp is attending your independent medical exam (IME). This exam can make or break a workers comp case for many injured workers. During an IME, your insurance company’s doctor evaluates your injuries and determines how long it’ll take for you to likely recover. It’s hard to know exactly what to expect from a workers comp doctor when you go in for an IME. Dealing with a workers comp doctor is intimidating for injured workers and makes an IME even harder. But knowing what not to say to a workers comp doctor can legally protect you. Also Read: What To Expect From A Workers Comp Doctor How To Prepare For Your Independent Medical Exam You may not know exactly what to expect from your worker’s comp evaluation, but you can easily figure out what not to say. The best way to prepare for your IME is to: - Dress well and arrive early - Be polite and friendly - Write down everything that happens afterwards - Report everyth...

If you have been injured at work, your treating doctor is extremely important in your California workers’ compensation claim. Your treating physician directs the course your medical treatment, issues your work restrictions, and refers you to specialists. But, unfortunately, in some cases having the wrong treating doctor can sometimes result in inadequate medical treatment - or even a failure to properly assess your injuries, resulting in a denial of your workers comp claim and even a reduction of your benefits. In this article our experienced Long Beach workman’s comp lawyers explain how California workers can switch doctors if they are dissatisfied with their treatment. However, because an injured worker must follow specific rules and steps when switching treating doctors, it is always wise to consult with an experienced workman’s comp attorney first. Choosing a Treating Doctor in a Workman’s* Comp Case In California, workers may “predesignated” a personal physician by designating the...