Understanding the QME Process
QME stands for Qualified Medical Evaluator. The State of California defines QMEs as “Qualified physicians who are certified by the Division of Workers Compensation, a Medical Unit focused on examining injured workers to evaluate disability and write medical-legal reports.” What is the QME process for injured workers? A certified physician determines if a patient was injured through […]
What is SIBTF?
What happens if a Workers’ Compensation injury results in more injuries? If you’ve never heard of SIBTF, you’re not alone. The legal profession is full of acronyms no one would remember if they didn’t work in the field. What does SIBTF stand for? SIBTF stands for Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund, and it’s an important […]