UPDATED. Some quack BASTARD of a "doctor" REALLY screwed my family and I today...

[Broderick]

71. Businesses are so wary of potential lawsuits all the time it seems

because everyone is suing everyone and they go so far out of the idea of reasonable to protect themselves. Same with doctors who pay enormous liability insurance premiums and seem to error on the side of caution on these types of situations.

It is quite unfortunate in my humble opinion. And again, all of this is merely my opinion. I am no legal expert or expert in tort, etc. I just know that so many things we face on a day to day basis when dealing in commerce or in our jobs have legal written all over it. Even calling anywhere anymore you hear that "this call may be recorded for training purposes" is cover for legal reasons that likely have no basis in training - just a notification. Companies have been sued about the practice of recording calls to protect themselves and had to pay class action lawsuits for not advising. So now I even hear it with small companies.

In this case; if the doctor has any hint that the minimum requirements are potentially an issue he will error on side of caution to the company. If you got clearance to have no restrictions as listed, and you hurt yourself on the job - he may potentially be liable for giving clearance. Workman's comp is big business involving detectives and lawyers, etc. One claim can cost a company in future premiums huge dollars, and opens up doctors to litigation. So I am certain they use certain facilities that they know will protect them, and are willing to do these examinations.

Again, just my opinions.