OrthoLegal Insights:
Commentary from our
QME Experts.
OrthoLegal’s commentary is written for the people in California’s medical-legal system: orthopaedic QMEs and AMEs, the attorneys who read their reports and the injured workers the reports are about. New posts cover evaluations, report writing, apportionment, case law and practice management, twice a week. Start with our page on QME evaluations or the page for physicians.
The Role of QME Physicians in Personal Injury Cases
Within the domain of Personal Injury lawsuits, expert physicians play a pivotal role in providing crucial medical insights that can significantly impact the outcome of ...
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Legal Cases in California That Require Orthopaedic QME Testimony
In California, an orthopaedic surgeon’s medical-legal opinion is used in five kinds of case: workers’ compensation QME and AME evaluations, personal injury expert work, medical ...
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Common Injuries in California Workers’ Compensation
The California Workers’ Compensation system manages the medical care of a wide variety of accidents, ranging from simple first aid to catastrophic injuries. According to ...
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California Workers’ Compensation Panel QME Selection
The Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel selection process ensures impartial medical evaluations for injured workers by a primarily geographic model that allows for some degree ...
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Hanging up the Shingle: the challenges of private practice in California
“Have you lined up a job after fellowship?” This is a common question among chief residents and fellows. In fact, I can’t think of anyone ...
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California Case Law Relevant to Orthopaedic QMEs and AMEs
These are the California decisions an orthopaedic QME or AME meets most often in cover letters: Almaraz and Guzman on rating within the four corners ...
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Physician Burnout
I’ve been to a lot of Orthopaedic conferences this year. I’m always thrilled to see the talks on physician burnout and moral injury amongst Orthopaedic ...
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What are the different types of testimony expected of an Orthopaedic Surgeon?
There are typically three different types of testimony that will be expected of you. Written testimony: this will come in the form of a report. ...
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How to Become a QME
Perhaps you’ve heard from a friend or colleague about QME work and are interested in getting started. This is potentially life-changing work for the new ...
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