Psychiatric Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) & Med-Legal Assessments
Comprehensive mental health evaluations for legal, insurance & disability claims across Canada
PsycIME provides specialized psychiatric Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and medico-legal assessments designed to meet the highest clinical and legal standards. We deliver precise, court-ready evaluations for Catastrophic Impairment (CAT), TORT-related personal injury, Accident Benefits, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability (LTD/STD), Capacity Assessments, Fitness for Work (FTW), and Sexual Assault/Trauma-Focused IMEs, alongside HCAI-supported Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluations. Trusted by Law Firms, Insurers, Employers, Government Agencies, and Individuals across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and beyond into the United States, our expert team offers timely, objective, and defensible reports crucial for complex legal and insurance decisions.
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CAT Assessment and Catastrophic Impairment
PsycIME delivers psychiatrist-led Catastrophic Impairment (CAT) assessments, meeting the highest clinical and legal standards under Ontario’s SABS and similar Canadian frameworks. Our evaluations support accurate, timely, and defensible determinations for individuals with life-altering injuries. We offer psychiatrist-led expertise, Criterion 7 and Criterion 8 proficiency, clear, defensible medico-legal reports, inclusive and multilingual assessments, rapid turnaround with national access, and are trusted by leading legal, insurance, and government partners. Ideal for lawyers, insurers, and case managers.
TORT Related Assessments - Personal Injury IMEs
PsycIME supports personal injury litigation with independent psychiatric assessments evaluating impairments against legal tort thresholds for pain and suffering claims. Our psychiatrist-led IMEs are objective, regulator-aligned, and defensible. We offer legal threshold expertise, provide causation and chronicity analysis, deliver trial-ready reports, and are neutral and peer-reviewed. Suitable for plaintiff lawyers, defense counsel, insurers, and third-party IME companies, our assessments cover serious and permanent impairments affecting daily living, work, social functioning, and mental health.
Psychiatric Independent Medical Examinations for Accident Benefits
PsycIME specializes in psychiatric IMEs for accident benefit claims under Ontario’s SABS. Our assessments support critical determinations for Minor Injury Guideline (MIG), medical and rehabilitation benefits, income replacement (pre- and post-104 weeks), non-earner benefits, and attendant care. We are trusted by law firms and IME providers for responsive service and clear, objective reports. Our team of experienced psychiatrists brings deep clinical and medico-legal expertise to complex cases.
Sexual Assault and Trauma-Focused IMEs
At PsycIME, we provide specialized psychiatric assessments for sexual assault and trauma cases. Our psychiatrists, with advanced trauma-informed expertise, offer survivor-centered care, ensuring sensitivity while maintaining medico-legal objectivity. We deliver legal and forensic credibility through court-defensible opinions on psychological harm. Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations cover PTSD, depression, anxiety, and dissociation, analyzing functional impact across all life domains. We are also inclusive and culturally sensitive. We serve plaintiff and defense lawyers, insurers, and third-party IME firms.
Psychiatric IMEs for Personal Injury & Civil Medico-Legal Cases
PsycIME provides independent psychiatric assessments for various medico-legal matters beyond auto insurance, including slip and falls, dog bites, and assaults. We deliver neutral, court-defensible opinions grounded in clinical rigor. We support a range of medico-legal claims, including those involving negligence-related psychological harm and emotional distress. Law firms rely on us for objective and unbiased reports that withstand litigation scrutiny and offer fast turnaround. Our court-tested experts collaborate closely with legal teams to address unique case needs.
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability (LTD and STD) Psychiatric Assessments
PsycIME provides impartial, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations for Long-Term and Short-Term Disability (LTD/STD) claims. We serve plaintiff and defense law firms, insurers, employers, and third-party IME companies. For plaintiff lawyers, we provide robust evidence for benefit claims. For defense lawyers, we offer accurate functional assessments. Employers receive objective assessments for return-to-work planning and leave decisions. Third-party IME companies benefit from enhanced medical file reviews with clear psychiatric insights.
Psychiatric Capacity Assessments
PsycIME delivers court-ready psychiatric capacity assessments to determine an individual’s ability to make informed decisions regarding personal care, health, finances, and legal matters. Our psychiatrist-led expertise evaluates cognitive function and psychiatric conditions. Assessments are legally aligned with provincial frameworks, resulting in court-defensible, structured reports for power of attorney, guardianship, and consent to treatment. We offer timely and accessible assessments nationwide and are inclusive and culturally competent. We serve lawyers, hospitals, public guardians, and case managers.
Fitness for Work (FTW) Psychiatric Assessments
PsycIME supports safe, sustainable return-to-work planning through psychiatric evaluations. Our psychiatrist-led Fitness for Work (FTW) assessments offer objective guidance for employers, unions, insurers, and legal counsel managing psychological disability claims. We provide psychiatric expertise in work capacity, offering actionable return-to-work recommendations (fit to return to work, fit to return to work with accommodations, or, not fit to return to work). Our reports ensure legal and HR alignment for duty-to-accommodate obligations. Assessments are fast, confidential, and available nationwide, helping resolve fitness-for-duty inquiries efficiently.
HCAI Supported Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluations
PsycIME’s Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluations provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, delivering clear diagnoses and customized treatment suggestions to individuals, employers, insurers, and referring professionals.
