MIAMI LOCATION: 2730 SW 3rd. Ave. Suite 703 Miami, FL 33129
BOCA RATON LOCATION: 7000 W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL
Phone: (561) 376-9699 / (305) 981-6434
Independent Medical Evaluations
Independent Medical Evaluations
Dr. Benejam offers forensic psychological evaluations for insurance companies and attorneys in various legal matters. These include disability insurance cases, workman’s compensation claims, personal injury (tort) lawsuits, and Independent Medical Examinations (IME).
Dr. Benejam handles different types of tort cases. These include car accidents, workplace harassment, and employer misconduct. He also works on sexual abuse claims, civil rights issues, and medical malpractice cases. Additionally, he provides expert testimony and trial advice.
Delivering comprehensive, unbiased psychological evaluations to support legal and insurance processes
Understanding Independent Medical Exams (IME)
Understanding Independent Medical Exams (IME)
An Independent Medical Exam (IME) involves a psychologist with no prior involvement examining an individual, without establishing a therapist-patient relationship. IMEs serve several purposes:
- Determining the cause, extent, and necessary treatment of work-related or other injuries where liability is contested.
- Assessing whether a patient has reached maximum treatment benefit.
- Evaluating any lasting impairments post-treatment.
Employers, insurance companies, or law firms can ask for IMEs. They want an unbiased opinion about a person’s health. Workers’ compensation insurers, auto insurance companies, and self-insured employers have the legal authority to request these evaluations.
Dr. Benejam is a skilled psychologist. He works in forensic and clinical psychology. He has given expert evaluations and advice for over 15 years. His work includes criminal, civil, and immigration cases. He offer reliable psychological insights across diverse legal contexts, supporting attorneys and their clients with professional, court-ready assessments.
Dr. Benejam is a skilled psychologist. He works in forensic and clinical psychology. He has given expert evaluations and advice for over 15 years. His work includes criminal, civil, and immigration cases. He offer reliable psychological insights across diverse legal contexts, supporting attorneys and their clients with professional, court-ready assessments.
Reasons for Requesting an IME
Reasons for Requesting an IME
Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) are often requested when:
- Treatment has been ongoing for an extended period, raising questions about its continued necessity.
- There’s uncertainty about future treatment needs.
- The link between ongoing treatment and a specific incident needs clarification.
- Potential permanent disabilities resulting from trauma require assessment.
- There’s a need to evaluate the possibility of malingering, especially in cases involving traumatic injury and litigation.
The IME Process and Challenges
The IME Process and Challenges
Typically, the psychologist performing an IME is engaged by an insurance carrier or a defendant in a legal case. This arrangement can lead to challenges:
- The individual being evaluated may not always be fully forthcoming.
- There might be a tense or distrustful relationship between the evaluator and the subject.
- Injury claims are not accepted at face value and require thorough verification.
Regardless of who requests the IME, the evaluation always includes a comprehensive examination for reported symptoms and symptom validity testing. Conducting an IME demands meticulous attention and a systematic approach to analyzing historical data, individual claims, and objective psychological test results.
Components of an Independent Medical Exam (IME)
Components of an Independent Medical Exam (IME)
The Importance of Objective Assessment
The Importance of Objective Assessment
In the complex landscape of legal and insurance matters, objective psychological assessments play a crucial role.
Dr. Benejam’s approach to Independent Medical Exams ensures a comprehensive evaluation that goes beyond surface-level observations. Dr. Benejam uses different psychological tests and studies past data. This helps him understand if the claims are true. It also shows how injuries or traumatic events affect people.
Ethical Considerations in IMEs
Ethical Considerations in IMEs
While conducting Independent Medical Exams, Dr. Benejam adheres to the highest ethical standards of the psychological profession. This includes maintaining objectivity, respecting the dignity of the individual being evaluated, and providing unbiased, evidence-based assessments.
The goal is not to support any specific result. Instead, we want to show a clear and factual view of the person’s mental state related to the case.
While conducting Independent Medical Exams, Dr. Benejam adheres to the highest ethical standards of the psychological profession. This includes maintaining objectivity, respecting the dignity of the individual being evaluated, and providing unbiased, evidence-based assessments.
The goal is not to support any specific result. Instead, we want to show a clear and factual view of the person’s mental state related to the case.
RELATED CASES
RELATED CASES
For those interested in seeking professional assistance, Dr. Benejam is available to provide expert guidance and support.
To schedule a consultation, please call Dr. Benejam’s office. You can reach the Miami Office at 305-981-6434. For the Boca Raton Office, call 561-376-9699.
Contact Us to Get Started
Your treatment plan is designed for steady progress, with every phase promptly implemented.
For those interested in seeking professional assistance, Dr. Benejam is available to provide expert guidance and support.
To schedule a consultation, please call Dr. Benejam’s office. You can reach the Miami Office at 305-981-6434. For the Boca Raton Office, call 561-376-9699.
Contact Us to Get Started
Your treatment plan is designed for steady progress, with every phase promptly implemented.