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Independent Medical Examination (IME)

Objective psychological evaluation for legal, workers' comp, and insurance disputes

Who Needs This Evaluation?

  • An attorney or insurance company needs an objective, third-party psychological opinion
  • A workers' compensation or personal injury claim requires expert evaluation
  • There is a dispute over the nature, cause, or extent of a psychological condition
  • You need forensic-level documentation that can withstand legal scrutiny

Conditions We Evaluate

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Somatoform Disorders
Adjustment Disorders
Personality Disorders

What's Included

Everything you need for a complete evaluation.

  • Comprehensive clinical interview
  • Standardized psychological and cognitive testing
  • Validity and effort testing
  • Review of medical records, depositions, and legal documents
  • DSM-5 diagnostic formulation
  • Causation and apportionment analysis
  • Detailed forensic report with opinions on disability, treatment needs, and prognosis
  • Optional deposition or trial testimony
Documentation delivered within 21-30 business days

How It Works

A simple, straightforward process from start to finish.

1

Case Intake

Receive referral details, records, and legal documents from the requesting party.

2

Evaluation Day

4-6 hour comprehensive evaluation including interview and psychological testing.

3

Analysis

Thorough review of all records and integration with clinical findings.

4

Report Delivery

Detailed forensic report delivered within 21-30 business days.

Evaluation Fees

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

Standard IME

$2,500

Evaluation with testing and comprehensive report (starting price)

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Complex IME

$4,500

Cases requiring extensive testing or record review (starting price)

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Record Review Only

$350

Per hour rate for record review without evaluation

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Deposition/Testimony

$500

Per hour rate for depositions or court testimony

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Prices may vary based on complexity. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

An IME is an objective evaluation conducted by a neutral third-party examiner. Unlike treating providers, the IME examiner has no prior relationship with the examinee and provides unbiased opinions for legal, insurance, or administrative purposes.
IMEs are commonly requested by insurance companies, defense attorneys, plaintiff attorneys, workers' compensation carriers, and employers to obtain objective medical opinions in disputed cases.
The report includes diagnostic impressions, opinions on causation, assessment of current functioning, treatment recommendations, prognosis, and opinions on disability or work capacity as relevant to the referral questions.
Yes, we provide deposition and trial testimony services. Testimony fees are billed separately at an hourly rate and require advance scheduling.
We use standardized testing protocols, validity measures, and evidence-based assessment methods. Our opinions are based on clinical findings and the scientific literature, regardless of the referral source.

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