OrthoLegal Insights:
Commentary from our
QME Experts.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a debilitating condition sometimes associated with industrial injuries, and Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) will encounter this in injury claims.  ...

In Workers’ Compensation reports, it is crucial to provide a comprehensive update on how an injury impacts an injured worker’s day-to-day life. These activities are ...

Injured workers with higher disability ratings are entitled to more benefits compared to those with lower ratings in the state of California. The implementation of ...

According to the CDC, 11.6 percent of Americans have Diabetes mellitus, nearly half have hypertension, and 42% are obese (1).  These and many other diseases ...

In the Workers’ Compensation industry, the various parties involved including raters, attorneys, insurers, employers, and judges, rely on QME (Qualified Medical Evaluator) reports to fulfill ...

International Workers’ Day, commonly known as May Day, is a global observance that honors the achievements and sacrifices of the labor movement. Observed in over ...

The Department of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently updated the regulations regarding their mandatory report-writing course for Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs). Effective February 26, 2024, the ...

In disputed Workers’ Compensation cases in California, a QME is asked to help settle the dispute.  The first question addressed in a report is whether ...

The California Workers’ Compensation system serves as a lifeline for employees who have sustained work-related injuries or illnesses, offering necessary financial aid and medical support. ...

In the annals of American history, few figures loom as prominently in the struggle for workers’ rights as César Chávez. Born on March 31, 1927, ...

Being a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California requires continuing education and requalification to remain current and proficient for medicolegal work. An active California medical ...

Most QMEs are conscientious physicians who attempt to submit thoughtful reports for cases of contested work injury.  The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) handled 107,700 ...