Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

Who can decide when you reach MMI?

I fell two years ago and have been in PT for on and off for over a year and a half. Had two scopes within a year of each other. My dr. wanted a second opinion and said he would not release me to MMI, pt thearapist said he felt something else was going on and pt would not longer help. I just want it fixed. Can they just tell me that I have reached MMI if my dr. says no?


Asked on 8/07/06, 2:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Matt Belcher Belcher Law Office

Re: Who can decide when you reach MMI?

As a general rule - more weight is given to the opinion of the treating physician rather than to the opinion of the "independent medical examiner" assuming that the treating physician has the same qualifications.

For example, an IME from an orthopedist regarding a shoulder surgery may get more attention than the opinion of the �family practice� physician treater.

I think that if you would give me a bit more background as to who thinks you are at MMI and why, then I would be able to give you a more specific answers.

Thanks,

Matt Belcher

However, if the treating physcian is a family practice doctor and IME m an orthopedist may be given more

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Answered on 8/07/06, 2:48 pm


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