A motor carrier's driver is involved in a serious accident while driving under a load. The carrier's insurer hires an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) to review the injured claimant's records. What is the primary goal of the IME?
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A
To treat the claimant's injuries
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B
To provide an objective opinion on the extent and causation of injuries
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C
To negotiate a settlement on behalf of the carrier
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D
To determine the carrier's fault in the accident