What to Do When Insurance DEMANDS a Medical Exam for Your Workers Comp Claim

If the insurance company scheduled an Independent Medical Examination in your Illinois workers' comp case, this is the moment everything can change. An IME is not what it sounds like, the doctor is selected, paid, and reports directly to the insurance company. This video breaks down what an IME actually is, what the doctor is looking for, what happens after the report, and exactly what you need to do before and after the exam to protect your claim. Call Connolly Injury Law: (312) 500-0000 Website: https://connollyinjurylaw.com Serving injured workers throughout Chicago and Illinois In this video, Mark Connolly covers: 1. What an Independent Medical Examination actually is and who pays for it 2. Why the word "independent" is misleading in IME 3. What the IME doctor evaluates and how their reports tend to favor insurance companies 4. Three ways a negative IME report can hurt your claim (TTD cutoff, claim denial, low settlement) 5. Why you must call an attorney before the IME appointment 6. How to make sure your treating physician's records are complete before the exam 7. What to say and how to behave at the IME itself 8. What to write down immediately after the exam and why it matters 9. How to challenge a negative IME report at the IWCC About Mark Connolly Mark Connolly is a Chicago workers' compensation and personal injury attorney and founder of Connolly Injury Law. Before law school, he worked as a union laborer with Laborers' Local 4, carrying pipe and pouring concrete on job sites across the city. That firsthand experience with the physical demands and risks workers face every day drives his practice representing injured workers in Illinois. This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different. Consult with a qualified attorney about your specific situation. WATCH NEXT: What Happens If You Get Hurt on the Job in Illinois?    • Your Boss Is Lying About Workers' Comp — H...   About Connolly Injury Law:    • Connolly Injury Law   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction — The IME Letter That Changes Everything 0:54 What an IME Actually Is 1:39 What the IME Doctor Is Looking For 2:46 What Happens After the IME Report 3:45 What to Do Before the IME Appointment 5:35 Challenging a Negative IME Report 6:47 The Bottom Line — Call Before Your Appointment