Independent Medical Exams (IMEs)
When legal disputes involve medical questions, the clarity of an independent evaluation can make all the difference. Our physicians provide IMEs that are impartial, evidence-based, and tailored to attorneys, insurers, and courts.
- Workers’ Compensation Evaluations — thorough assessments with a standard 7-business-day turnaround
- Personal Injury Reviews — comprehensive case reviews with a 30-day turnaround
- Impairment Ratings — using AMA Guides for accuracy and consistency
- Second Opinions & Peer Reviews — objective perspectives on previous findings
- Insurance & Disability Disputes — clear reports that help resolve claims
All evaluations can be conducted in person or, when appropriate, through secure virtual meetings.
Expert Witness Services
Our physicians provide expert witness services that combine decades of clinical experience with the ability to communicate complex medical information clearly and credibly.
- Independent case reviews
- Written reports and formal opinions
- Deposition and courtroom testimony
- Consultation on medical aspects of legal strategy
- Litigation support for personal injury and workers’ compensation cases
A growing network of medical-legal expertise
MedLegal Authority is building a national panel of physicians and Legal Nurse Consultants so legal teams can access the right specialty for each case.
Dr. J. Calvin Johnson
Orthopedic Surgery
Founder of MedLegal Authority. Over 25,000 surgeries performed, 1,000+ IMEs completed, and extensive expert witness experience.
Internal Medicine
Joining Soon
Specializing in diagnostic testing and chronic disease management for complex adult medical cases.
Spine & Neurosurgery
Recruiting
Experts in spinal and neurological injuries, offering surgical and non-surgical perspectives.
Legal Nurse Consultants
Accepting Applications
Clinical insight for medical record review, case timelines, and standards-of-care analysis.
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Whether you need an independent medical exam, an expert witness opinion, or subspecialty insight for a complex case, MedLegal Authority delivers clarity you can trust.