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What to Expect at an Independent Medical Examination in California
Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo

August 25, 2026

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Empty medical examination room with paper-covered table, representing a defense-ordered IME in a California injury claim

The doctor you have been told to see was chosen and paid by the insurance company defending your claim. California law gives you a set of rights at that appointment and a short deadline for using them. Here is what a compliant demand looks like and how to respond in time.

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