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09/14/2026

Why Defense Experts Question Future Care

A defense medical exam can be used to challenge claims involving future treatment, surgery, or permanent injuries. After examining the injured person, an expert may argue that additional care is unnecessary or that the long term impact of the injury is being overstated.

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09/14/2026

How Independent Are Defense Medical Exams?

Defense medical exams are typically performed by doctors selected by the side requesting the evaluation. These experts often review records and form opinions before meeting the injured person. Their role is focused on evaluating claims rather than providing medical treatment.

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09/13/2026

Can You Refuse a Defense Medical Exam?

A defense medical exam is not automatically granted in an injury case. The defense must usually ask the court for approval and explain why the exam is necessary. If a judge agrees, the exam can be ordered with specific limits on what the doctor may do. Refusing to attend after a court order may lead to legal consequences and sanctions.

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09/13/2026

Why Defense Medical Exams Are Requested

Defense attorneys often request a medical exam so their expert can personally evaluate the injured person. This helps strengthen the expert's testimony and reduces arguments that their opinion is based only on records. When both sides present medical experts, direct examination can play an important role in how a jury weighs credibility.

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Refusing a medical exam may have serious consequences once the court orders it. The judge may impose sanctions, making e...
09/12/2026

Refusing a medical exam may have serious consequences once the court orders it. The judge may impose sanctions, making experienced legal guidance important before any decision is made.

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A defense medical exam is not automatically required in every Texas injury case. Kiernan McAlpine explains how Rule 204 ...
09/12/2026

A defense medical exam is not automatically required in every Texas injury case. Kiernan McAlpine explains how Rule 204 allows a judge to approve the exam and limit what the doctor can do.

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09/11/2026

Why Specialist Doctors Matter

Defense medical exams are usually performed by specialists whose training matches the injury being disputed. In cases involving complex medical issues, the expert's specialty and experience can play a significant role in how their opinions are viewed.

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09/11/2026

Are Defense Experts Truly Neutral?

Experts are generally hired to evaluate specific issues and support a particular position in a case. Unlike treating physicians, they are not responsible for providing care or managing recovery. This difference often becomes an important factor when weighing competing medical opinions.

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The defense often wants its doctor to say the injured person does not need future treatment. Kiernan McAlpine reveals ho...
09/10/2026

The defense often wants its doctor to say the injured person does not need future treatment. Kiernan McAlpine reveals how this opinion can be used to challenge surgery, ongoing care, or permanent injuries.

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An “independent” medical exam may be chosen and paid for by the defense. Kiernan McAlpine explains why these exams are b...
09/10/2026

An “independent” medical exam may be chosen and paid for by the defense. Kiernan McAlpine explains why these exams are better understood as defense medical examinations.

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