An independent examiner may be expected to be more skeptical about the plaintiff's accident history, prior medical history, subjective complaints, and symptoms than is a treating physician.

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An independent examiner is expected to approach the plaintiff's case objectively and without bias, which may result in a more skeptical evaluation of the plaintiff's history and claims compared to a treating physician who has an established relationship and may be more inclined to believe and support the plaintiff's assertions.

An Independent Examiner May Be Expected to Be More Skeptical