# How Independent Medical Exams Are Used to Undermine Serious Injury Claims

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Published: 2026-07-31T15:41:23+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Limits Exhausted: Texas’ Personal Injury Litigation Podcast, attorney Kiernan McAlpine, a board-certified specialist in personal injury trial law, joins host Shameika Rhymes to discuss the complexities of independent medical exams, or defense medical examinations (DMEs), in serious injury lawsuits. Kiernan explains why defense teams request these exams and how they can affect the credibility of medical experts during trials. The discussion covers the legal requirements for DMEs in Texas, the role of the court in mandating these exams, and the potential impact on a plaintiff’s case. Kiernan also delves into the biases inherent in DMEs, the typical selection process for doctors, and how these exams are perceived by juries. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the strategic use of DMEs in litigation and how plaintiff attorneys can effectively challenge biased reports to protect their clients’ interests.

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