Expert Psychiatric Assessments in Ontario
In Ontario, PsycIME is a trusted provider of psychiatrist-led independent medical examinations (IMEs) aligned with the province’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and broader Insurance Act provisions. We support accident benefits, tort litigation, disability claims, and other medico-legal matters with high-quality psychiatric assessments that meet rigorous clinical and legal standards.
Our team brings deep expertise in catastrophic impairment ratings, MIG determinations, and tort threshold evaluations, consistently delivering clear, defensible, and timely reports. PsycIME is the preferred partner for law firms, insurers, employers, and government bodies across Ontario seeking impartial, trauma-informed, and evidence-based psychiatric insights.
Appointments are available virtually across Ontario or in-person at our key locations, ensuring accessibility for clients and referral sources province-wide.
Catastrophic (CAT) Impairment Assessment
PsycIME delivers psychiatrist-led Catastrophic Impairment (CAT) assessments that meet the highest clinical and legal standards under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). Our evaluations support accurate, timely, and well-founded determinations for individuals with life-altering injuries. We offer psychiatrist-led expertise trained in AMA Guides, and provide Criterion 7 WPI and Criterion 8 domain rating proficiency and Criterion 8 proficiency aligned with SABS thresholds, and deliver clear, justifiable medico-legal reports. We also offer inclusive and multilingual assessments and guarantee rapid turnaround.
Tort Related Assessments - Personal Injury IMEs
PsycIME supports personal injury litigation in Ontario through independent psychiatric assessments, evaluating whether impairments meet the legal tort threshold for pain and suffering claims under Ontario’s Insurance Act. Our psychiatrist-led IMEs are objective, regulator-aligned, and fully defensible in trial or settlement proceedings. We offer legal threshold expertise, provide clear causation and chronicity analysis, deliver trial-ready reports formatted for legal proceedings, and ensure neutral and peer-reviewed evaluations. We help strengthen claims for pain and suffering damages and guide settlement strategies.
Psychiatric Independent Medical Examinations for Accident Benefits
PsycIME specializes in psychiatric IMEs for accident benefit claims under Ontario’s SABS. Our assessments support Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) determination, as well as entitlement to medical and rehabilitation benefits, income replacement benefits (pre- and post-104 weeks), non-earner benefits, and attendant care benefits. All reports align with SABS evidentiary standards, supported by DSM-5 diagnoses and functional impact analyses. We are the preferred choice for law firms and IME providers due to our responsive service and clear, objective, and secure reports.
Sexual Assault and Trauma-Focused IMEs
At PsycIME, we provide specialized psychiatric assessments for sensitive sexual assault and trauma cases within Ontario. 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 well founded opinions on psychological harm, with many experts experienced in providing expert testimony in Ontario courts. Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations cover PTSD, depression, anxiety, and dissociation, analyzing functional impact across all life domains.
Psychiatric IMEs for Personal Injury & Civil Medico-Legal Cases
PsycIME provides independent psychiatric assessments for a wide range of medico-legal matters in Ontario outside the auto insurance framework, including slip and falls, dog bites, and assaults. We deliver neutral, well founded opinions grounded in clinical rigor. We support various medico-legal claims, providing diagnostic clarity and well-supported opinions on causation and impairment. Ontario law firms rely on us for objective reports that withstand litigation scrutiny and offer fast turnaround to support timely case progression.
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 in Ontario. We serve plaintiff and defense law firms, insurers, employers, and third-party IME companies. For plaintiff lawyers, we provide robust medical evidence. For defense lawyers, we offer accurate functional assessments. Employers receive objective assessments addressing return-to-work capacity and medical necessity for leave. Third-party IME companies benefit from enhanced medical file reviews with clear psychiatric insights to support benefit decisions in Ontario.
Psychiatric Capacity Assessments
PsycIME delivers court-ready psychiatric capacity assessments in Ontario, determining an individual’s ability to make informed decisions regarding personal care, health, finances, property, and legal matters. Our psychiatrist-led expertise evaluates cognitive function and psychiatric conditions, complying with Ontario’s Substitute Decisions Act. We provide court-defensible, structured reports for power of attorney disputes, guardianship applications, and testamentary capacity reviews. Our assessments are timely, accessible, and culturally competent, trusted by lawyers, hospitals, and public guardians in Ontario.
Fitness for Work (FTW) Psychiatric Assessments
PsycIME supports safe, sustainable return-to-work planning through psychiatric evaluations in Ontario. Our psychiatrist-led Fitness for Work (FTW) assessments offer objective, tenable 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 with duty-to-accommodate obligations and employment law compliance in Ontario workplaces.
HCAI Supported Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluations
PsycIME’s Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluations in Ontario provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, delivering clear diagnoses and customized treatment suggestions. These evaluations support individuals, employers, insurers, and referring professionals in navigating mental health challenges within the context of Ontario’s healthcare and insurance systems. Our hybrid approach ensures thorough and actionable insights for effective care planning and claim resolution.
