Independent Medical Assessment 4 years After Incident

jacknife

Just wondering, if someone had a workplace accident and the defendant only requested a medical examination 4 years after the accident, when the injuries and symptoms have healed, would this report be valid despite the plaintiff having a report describing their injuries and symptoms just after the accident.

Surely this is not fair to expect someone to attend for a medical examination where their injuries have healed, they could surely have requested one sooner or is this common practice?

Pro Hoc Vice

jacknife wrote: »

Just wondering, if someone had a workplace accident and the defendant only requested a medical examination 4 years after the accident, when the injuries and symptoms have healed, would this report be valid despite the plaintiff having a report describing their injuries and symptoms just after the accident.

Surely this is not fair to expect someone to attend for a medical examination where their injuries have healed, they could surely have requested one sooner or is this common practice?

It's common, it will just confirm that the Plaintiff has fully recovered. The doctor will also have access to treating doctors notes and will with all the information produce a report.

seagull

If all the injuries are completely healed, then the plaintiff can't put in a request for payments for ongoing treatment and suffering. I'd imagine there was also an assessment done at the time of the accident if it was severe enough to require treatment.