Workers' compensation is a system designed to protect employees who have been injured or become ill as a result of their work. It provides benefits like medical care, rehabilitation, and compensation for lost wages.

At The Law Office of Robert E. Wood, we're committed to helping injured employees seek security through workers' compensation benefits. One component that often comes into play is the Independent Medical Review (IMR) appeals process.

If you're a worker who has recently suffered an injury, chances are you've heard of peer reviews in workers' compensation. But what exactly do they entail? What is the purpose of a peer review and why should injured workers take advantage of them?

If you've ever pursued a workers' compensation claim, you may have heard the term "Independent Medical Review," or IMR. It's a critical part of California's workers' compensation system, providing a valuable alternative to court disputes for injured employees.