IME | Independent Medical Experts

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

Our Independent Medical Expert Services

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 record reviews that answer 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 of our clients return for additional services and provide positive reviews. References are available 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 Review

Common case work we take on:

High‑exposure injury claims and catastrophic injury matters
Complex causation and multifactor 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

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Complex Disability

Occupational Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you handle both plaintiff and defense IME work?

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Depending on the matter type and fit, we may support either side. The key is that we provide objective, credible medical analysis.

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What makes your IME reports different?

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Depth, comprehensiveness, and research—paired with clear reasoning and communication that holds up under scrutiny.

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Can you support deposition or trial testimony?

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Yes, testimony support can be included when it aligns with the scope and needs of the matter.

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What do you need to get started?

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A brief scope call, the available records, and the specific questions you want answered. We’ll confirm fit and next steps quickly.

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What Our Clients Say

Robert Blackham

Attorney, Roetzel & Andress Co., LPA

“I am more than confident in advising my clients on certification or rejection of claims when I have the solid and sound expertise of Dr. Trangle as a component in my analysis. Dr. Trangle’s independence and objectivity give me the confidence I need to analyze and assist my clients and their employees in the most critical medical aspects of their claims.”

Jim Norris

Manager, Safety Health & Environment, Millennium Chemicals

“Dr. Trangle has assisted us in managing our OSHA recordables, lost time injuries and improving the health of our workforce. We have enjoyed outstanding success, record low recordable injuries, more than 5 million labor hours of no lost time injuries, and receipt of the OSHA VPP award.”

Christopher Wincek

Attorney

“Few IME providers have the skills for complex environmental and toxicology cases, which require thorough analysis, grounded research and well thought out reports. Kevin Trangle & Associates has the expertise that our clients require. Our firm works with them regularly, and the results have been outstanding.”

Donald E. Lampert

Attorney, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

“Kevin Trangle & Associates truly understands Workers’ Compensation. Their independent medical examinations focus on the interaction of medical and legal concepts. Kevin Trangle & Associates’ reports address issues directly, as well as being properly researched and well written. Kevin Trangle & Associates has been of enormous assistance to my clients over the years.”

Joseph C. Derosa

Attorney

“I have asked Dr. Trangle to provide his expert opinion in several cases which posed very complicated medical issues. In each case, Dr. Trangle’s opinions were well supported and well reasoned. Reports were provided on a timely basis and were detail oriented.”

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