Catastrophic (CAT) Impairment Assessment in Canada
Understanding the Long-Term Impact
PsycIME delivers psychiatrist-led CAT assessments that meet the highest clinical and legal standards under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and equivalent frameworks across Canada. Our evaluations support accurate, timely, and well founded determinations for individuals with life-altering injuries.
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Top Reasons to Refer to PsycIME
1. Psychiatrist-Led CAT Expertise
Every CAT assessment is directed by experienced psychiatrists trained in AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (4th/6th Edition).
Our team integrates psychological injuries into the overall Criterion 7 WPI score with precision, ensuring no component of mental health disability is overlooked.
2. Criterion 7 and Criterion 8 Proficiency
We provide comprehensive psychiatric input for Criterion 7 and Criterion 8.
- Reports align with legal thresholds under Ontario’s SABS, maximizing clarity for insurers, legal counsel, and tribunals.
3. Clear, Defensible Medico-Legal Reports
Each report includes detailed analysis, diagnostic validation, and impact across the 4 functional domains in Criterion 8: activities of daily living, social interaction, concentration/persistence/pace, and adaptation.
- Our findings are peer-reviewed, formatted for legal admissibility, and backed by testimony-ready physicians.
4. Inclusive and Multilingual Assessments
PsycIME offers assessments in multiple languages (English, Hindi, Gujarati, Cantonese) and provides trauma-informed evaluations that are culturally responsive and clinically sound.
5. Rapid Turnaround with National Access
Guaranteed report timelines and national virtual/in-person availability, including remote clients in underserved regions.
6. Trusted by Leading Legal, Insurance, and Government Partners
PsycIME is the psychiatric assessment partner of choice for top-tier plaintiff and defense firms, insurers, and third-party coordinators across Canada.
Who Should Request a Referral?
Lawyers (Plaintiff & Defense): Gain a strategic advantage with comprehensive psychiatric impairment documentation that meets CAT legal thresholds.
Insurers & Claims Adjusters: Receive unbiased, regulator-aligned CAT determinations that support sound benefit decisions.
Rehabilitation & Case Managers: Access reliable psychiatric data that informs long-term care plans and life care cost projections.
Top Reasons to Believe:
- Criterion 7 and Criterion 8 evaluations with AMA Guides-based psychiatric integration.
- Comprehensive psychiatric documentation to support WPI determinations.
- Multilingual experts for culturally competent, inclusive assessments.
- Peer-reviewed, tenable reporting for high-stakes claims.
Ontario
Non-catastrophic injury settlements in Ontario cover less severe injuries with lower compensation.
British Columbia
The Permanent Impairment percentage in BC determines the extent of long-term injury impact.
Alberta
The payout for severe injuries in Alberta depends on the injury’s severity and long-term effects.
Locations for PsycIME Med-Legal CAT Assessments
Saskatchewan
Workplace injury claims in Saskatchewan are managed through provincial compensation programs.
Atlantic Canada
A New Brunswick personal injury lawyer can help claim compensation for accident-related injuries.
