05/21/2026
Every Washington worker injured on the job has the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. During the claim process, you may be required to attend an Independent Medical Examination. This exam is used to help determine whether your condition is related to your workplace injury and how serious the condition is. Before attending an IME, workers should know what to expect - "independent" does not mean "neutral." Read more to learn how to navigate an IME. https://www.walthew.com/independent-medical-evaluation-ime/