In Episode #134 of Work Comp Talk, hosts Carmen Ramírez and Bilal Kassem keep the energy high as they jump into Part 3 of our Special Workers' Compensation Webinar Series, and this one gets real. 

In this segment, Carmen and Bilal walk you through "Real Cases: Dodging a Bad QME," sharing honest insights and real stories of injured workers who almost ended up with the wrong evaluator until the right guidance changed everything. Hosts explain, in a clear and supportive way, what really happens when you miss a deadline, choose the wrong doctor, or find yourself dealing with a QME who isn't truly on your side. 

What You Will Learn:

How to spot a bad QME before it hurts your case 

What to do if you missed a deadline or picked the wrong doctor 

How to request a supplemental report the right way 

When and why you can switch QMEs with attorney support 

How to protect your California work comp claim from common traps 

Real examples of how injured workers turned their cases around 

Chapters: 

00:00 – Introduction and Overview of QME Challenges02:36 – Missed Deadlines and Wrong Doctor Scenarios 
06:53 – Ensuring Complete Medical Records and Supplemental Reports 
11:10 – Attorney Power: Subpoenaing Records and Legal Support 
15:02 – QME Responsibilities and What to Expect at Evaluation 
20:12 – Reading QME Reports, Thin Reports, and Next Steps 

This was the final part of our webinar series, but there's more to come! Stay tuned for the next episodes to keep learning how to manage your workers' comp case, avoid pitfalls, and make sure your rights are protected every step of the way.