Tort Threshold Assessments: Personal Injury IMEs
PsycIME supports personal injury litigation through independent psychiatric assessments that evaluate whether impairments meet the legal tort threshold for pain and suffering claims. Our psychiatrist-led IMEs are designed to be objective, regulator-aligned, and fully defensible in trial or settlement proceedings.
Refer your next Tort case to PsycIME — where legal standards meet clinical clarity.
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Why Refer to PsycIME for Tort Threshold Assessments
1. Legal Threshold Expertise
PsycIME’s assessments directly address the criteria under Ontario’s Insurance Act and similar provincial frameworks to determine serious and permanent impairment of physical, mental, or psychological function.
2. Causation and Chronicity
We provide clear differentiation between accident-related impairments and pre-existing conditions, supported by longitudinal analysis and DSM-5-aligned clinical findings.
3. Trial-Ready Reports
All findings are formatted for legal proceedings, including a functional impact analysis across work, social, and daily living domains — reinforcing eligibility for non-pecuniary damages.
4. Neutral and Peer-Reviewed
PsycIME’s psychiatrist-led evaluations are conflict-checked, peer-reviewed, and stand up under legal challenge
Who Should Refer?
Plaintiff Lawyers: Strengthen claims for pain and suffering damages with credible psychiatric evidence.
Defense Counsel: Obtain objective, impartial reports to validate or challenge threshold eligibility.
Insurers and Claims Adjusters: Use reliable IMEs to guide settlement strategy and minimize litigation risk.
Third-Party IME Companies: Expand your panel with trial-defensible psychiatric experts experienced in tort law.
Scope of Tort Threshold IMEs
Our assessments include evaluation of serious and permanent impairments impacting:
- Activities of daily living
- Work and vocational capacity
- Social and interpersonal functioning
- Mental health and emotional stability
Alberta
Tort law in Alberta governs personal injury claims and civil wrongdoing.
Ontario
A Tort claim for a car accident in Ontario covers damages like injuries and vehicle repairs.
British Columbia
An auto accident Tort claim in BC seeks compensation for injuries and property damage.
Locations for PsycIME Med-Legal Tort Assessments
Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick Tort law permits lawsuits for damages caused by negligent or intentional acts.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan auto insurance Tort options allow for legal claims beyond basic coverage.
