Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Forensic Medical Legal Review of Records be done without performing an Independent Medical Examination (IME)?
Yes. An in-depth analysis of the medical records and radiologic studies can be done addressing all of the medical legal issues of your case. Dr. Graboff will prepare a detailed written report of his opinions and the facts on which those opinions are based.
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What is the turn-around time to produce written reports?
Dr. Graboff uses an all digital dictation/transcription system with report turn-around as fast as 24 hours. There is no additional fees for rush requests, and the reports can be e-mailed, faxed, and sent via U.S Mail.
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Can an Independent Medical Exam (IME) be scheduled on short notice?
Yes. The office schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate IME’s needed on short notice, usually within 3 days.
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As an Orthopedic Expert Medical Witness, is Dr. Graboff paid to testify?
No. The Doctor is paid for his time working on the case and his time providing expert testimony. He does not accept liens and payment is not contingent upon the outcome of the case.
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Will Dr. Graboff testify on behalf of the plaintiff in a Medical Malpractice case?
Yes, however, he will first determine if the case is meritorious before he will be retained as the medical expert witness.
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Can an Independent Medical Exam (IME) be done before the medical records are received by the Doctor?
Yes. Dr. Graboff does not routinely review any records pertinent to the case prior to the IME. The exam can be completed and an IME report will be generated. Once he receives the records a Forensic Medical Legal Record Review will be done and a separate report will be prepared.
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I am looking to avoid hiring an incompetent doctor or surgeon. As a consumer, how do I know I'm hiring the best?
- Check with the Federation of State Medical Boards DocInfo Service to see if your doctor has had any judgments or settlements against him. Every busy surgeon has had a few spread over many years. Watch out for the ones that have had many or a number over a brief span of time.
- Check with your local State Medical Board for any disciplinary actions or judgments against your doctor. Even one of those should be a huge red flag to stay away.
- Check with your State/City Attorney General for any criminal actions against your doctor. Similarly just one should eliminate that doctor as a choice.
- Ask your family/general doctor who he would send his family to (including himself) to treat the same problem or have the same procedure/surgery. That doctor will be very qualified and reputable.
- Be sure your doctor/surgeon is Board Certified in his specialty by the accredited board in the United States, usually part of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
- Interview your prospective doctor/surgeon, and ask him for a copy of his curriculum vitae as well as three references, one which should be from the medical chief of staff of the local hospital.
- Avoid the doctor/surgeon who only does surgery or procedures at an outpatient surgery center and has no admitting and surgical hospital staff privileges.
- A referral by your insurance company or HMO is not enough since it is completely self-serving. Do your own research and investigation before you begin treatment with any doctor or surgeon.
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