About

Our company is composed of Physicians, Examiners and Healthcare Professionals based in Los Angeles, California. We have over 1,000 years of combined clinical experience and medical-legal knowledge. Most importantly, we provide honest and ethical exams maintaining integrity and respect within our community.

All our physicians maintain valid physician licenses and current specialized training. Medical Legal Experts Inc. electronically transmits Medical-Legal Examinations (IME, QME & AME) and reports to insurance carriers, employers, and attorneys through our secured Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant website. Medical Legal Experts Examinations (IME, QME & AME) and reports can integrate into any electronic medical record (EMR) system.

In the case of litigated claims, Medical Legal Experts Inc. provides expert testimony and medical-legal advice to requesting parties. Medical Legal Experts Inc. provides Medical-Legal Examinations (IME, QME & AME) in multiple test locations throughout the United States and Canada.

History

In 1998, a group of research scientists at Life Chiropractic College West began to test human performance. This group of doctors tested electronic inclinometers to accurately measure spinal motion. Once testing protocols were established, another scientist in San Luis Obispo, added force gauges to test spinal and extremity muscle testing. This group of experts drew the attention of several orthopedic surgeons within California seeking documentation for Med-Legal reports within the California Workers’ Compensation system. This patented software and exam protocols are tested and further developed every day. Our physicians continuously contribute to our software development and universal testing standards. We also incorporate significant legal rulings into our reporting to maintain our gold standard.

IME
An Independent Medical Examination (IME) occurs when a physician who has not previously been involved in a person’s care examines an individual. There is not doctor-patient relationship. IMEs may be conducted to determine the cause, extent and medical treatment of a work-related or other 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 may be conducted at the request of an employer or an insurance carrier to obtain an independent opinion of the clinical status of the individual. Insurance carriers, auto insurance carriers, and self-insured employers have a legal right to this request. Should the doctor performing the IME conclude that a claimant’s medical condition is not related to the injury event, the insurer may deny the claim and refuse payment.  We respect and care for all the claimants we provide medical-legal evaluations for and our physicians are determined to provide the most comprehensive evaluation for you.

Independent Medical Examination

Think of Medical Legal Experts as a trusted friend or business partner during the medical-legal process.  Our business is built around building a relationship with claimants so they feel comfortable at the time of the evaluation.  Our physician group consists of board certified professionals who know how the medical-legal system works.  Our goal is to work with you and communicate with you during the entire process; scheduling appointments, obtaining records, knowing your rights and quality assurance for you claim.