Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dr. David Segal is a medicolegal expert. Applying his prior experience as a neurosurgeon, David H. Segal MD performs independent medical examinations pertaining to head, spine, and nervous system injuries. Independent medical exams occur for many reasons.
An independent medical exam usually occurs due to an issue in the workplace. In order to gather information about the worker’s condition, the company hires a third-party, an independent medical examiner (IME), to determine the nature and severity of the injury. When appropriate, companies can also ask for IMEs to see a customer or client who uses a company’s services.
An independent medical exam can occur for several reasons. If a worker sustains an injury or sickness while on the job, and they request reimbursement, their employer can use the findings from the IME to calculate the compensation they will receive. If a worker thinks that their injury qualifies as a disability, an IME can solidify that employee’s status as disabled, so the company can take the necessary steps.
An independent medical exam usually occurs due to an issue in the workplace. In order to gather information about the worker’s condition, the company hires a third-party, an independent medical examiner (IME), to determine the nature and severity of the injury. When appropriate, companies can also ask for IMEs to see a customer or client who uses a company’s services.
An independent medical exam can occur for several reasons. If a worker sustains an injury or sickness while on the job, and they request reimbursement, their employer can use the findings from the IME to calculate the compensation they will receive. If a worker thinks that their injury qualifies as a disability, an IME can solidify that employee’s status as disabled, so the company can take the necessary steps.
