Legal Expert witness management
for Physicians in California
We take care of the paperwork while you focus on your practice.
What is a QME/AME?
A Medical Evaluator (QME/AME) is a physician certified by the State of California to conduct independent medical examinations of injured or ill workers. These evaluations are required when a dispute arises between a worker’s claimed injury and the employer.
As medicolegal experts, QMEs and AMEs review medical records, examine the worker, and provide objective opinions that help determine appropriate treatment, disability ratings, and other key factors. Their work helps ensure injured workers receive proper care while protecting employers from unsupported or inaccurate claims.
Already an expert witness but need help?
If you’re a practicing physician interested in medicolegal work but lack the time or resources to manage the process, MedicalLegal can help. We partner with physicians to simplify and manage their medicolegal practice, allowing you to focus on clinical care while maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
How do I become a California QME/AME?
We guide physicians through the process of becoming a certified medical evaluator and provide training to conduct medicolegal examinations and write reports efficiently.
Certification examinations are held twice a year, and we offer comprehensive test preparation to help you begin practicing as quickly as possible.
With locations across California, we provide opportunities to grow your medicolegal practice statewide.
We accommodate your schedule, whether you can perform evaluations weekly or monthly. Most medical experts can start a QME/AME practice with as little as half a day per week.
Why Partner With Us?
Simplified Administration:
We manage case workflow, scheduling, and communications, allowing you to focus entirely on medical analysis.
State Compliance:
We ensure every report fully complies with California Division of Workers’ Compensation requirements.
Practice Expansion:
Grow your expertise and diversify your practice while continuing your clinical work.
Expert Guidance:
We guide you through every step—from QME/AME application to report writing and deposition preparation.
Physician-Owned and Physician-Run:
As a physician-owned firm, MedicalLegal operates independently of venture capital or private equity, focusing on efficiency. Our team works collaboratively to simplify and support your practice.
Who Should Apply?
Any board-certified or board-eligible physician who wants to:
- Provide objective medical expertise in legal cases
- Generate additional revenue through medicolegal consulting work
- Streamline administration through a compliant, organized process
Specialties Served
MedicalLegal assists with specialties including:
Anesthesiology
Allergy and Immunology
Cardiovascular Disease
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Practice
Gastroenterology
General Preventive Medicine
Hematology
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Oncology
Pulmonary Disease
Rheumatology
Sleep Medicine
Toxicology
