A QME is a "Qualified Medical Evaluator" who is a doctor licensed by the state to perform examinations for workers' compensation cases.

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A QME is sent medical records, letters from the parties, and do an examination of the injured worker.  The QME writes a report based on all that information.  

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The parties - insurance company, defense attorney, applicant attorneys - use that report and the judge can rely on that report to calculate the permanent disability, future medical treatment, etc. of the injured worker.  

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It is VERY important that you do not miss a QME appointment if one is scheduled for you.  There may be consequences, such as loss of benefits if you do not show up.

 

There are also AME - Agreed Medical Evaluators.  This is when both parties - applicant attorney and defense attorney agree to use an evaluator rather than using an evaluator from the state's QME panel.   

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Our attorneys prepare our clients for their QME appointments.  If you have an upcoming QME appointment and do not know what to do, call our office at 831-753-9127 to make an appointment with one of our attorneys to help with your next steps.  

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