Independent Medical Experts
Kevin Trangle & Associates’ supports high-caliber law firms handling high-exposure, complex matters that require depth and credibility. From deep research to rigorous independent medical exams, we deliver clinical evaluations, clear defensible conclusions, and medical expert witness testimony to support winning outcomes.
When the medical questions are high‑stakes, the work has to hold up.
We provide comprehensive, well‑researched medical opinions—grounded in depth, methodology, and clear communication—for attorneys, insurers, and organizations who need credible conclusions, not commodity reports.
- Depth + comprehensiveness: disciplined records review and analysis
- Research-driven, well‑reasoned opinions designed to withstand scrutiny
- Trusted by high‑caliber law firms, insurers, and corporations
- Nationwide coverage as well as international support
Who we work with:
- Attorneys handling complex, high‑exposure matters (plaintiff or defense)
- Insurers and claim administrators who need defensible medical conclusions
- Corporate legal and risk teams managing high‑impact injury and disability issues
- Case teams seeking clear communication, responsiveness, and professional testimony support
Medical expertise-based services we deliver:
- Thorough records review that answers the questions directly (not generic narratives)
- Clinical evaluation and functional assessment, when appropriate to the matter
- Causation, apportionment, restrictions/limitations, and impairment analysis (as applicable)
- Work capacity and fitness‑for‑duty perspectives when relevant
- Clear written reporting with a methodology-forward structure
- Availability to clarify opinions and support deposition/trial testimony (as scoped)
Why clients choose IME over commodity providers:
- Depth that matches the stakes: complex cases require more than templated language
- Comprehensiveness: we connect the records, timeline, mechanism, and clinical picture
- Research and reasoning: opinions supported by medical rationale and clarity
- Professional communication: we can explain the opinion plainly and defend it
- Relationship-oriented: built to support long-term client relationships, not one-off transactions
Note on outcomes: We focus on producing high-quality work and reliable opinions. Many clients provide excellent reviews and repeat engagements; we can supply references upon request.
How engagements work:
- Discovery: goals, risk profile, and program needs
- Assessment: current state, gaps, and opportunities
- Plan: recommendations, priorities, and scope
- Execution support: projects, site visits, implementation guidance
- Ongoing oversight and periodic revieww
Common case work we take on:
- High‑exposure injury claims and catastrophic injury matters
- Complex causation and multi-factor medical presentations
- Work capacity, restrictions, and long‑term limitation questions
- Fitness‑for‑duty and related occupational medicine evaluations
- Matters where the opinion will be scrutinized in deposition or trial
Frequently asked questions
Q: Do you handle both plaintiff and defense IME work?
A: Depending on the matter type and fit, we may support either side. The key is that we provide objective, credible medical analysis.
Q: What makes your IME reports different?
A: Depth, comprehensiveness, and research—paired with clear reasoning and communication that holds up under scrutiny.
Q: Can you support deposition or trial testimony?
A: Yes, testimony support can be included when it aligns with the scope and needs of the matter.
Q: What do you need to get started?
A: A brief scope call, the available records, and the specific questions you want answered. We’ll confirm fit and next steps quickly.
