How workers compensation attorneys handle workers compensation cases will depend on the case. Generally, the process begins when an employee is injured while in the course of performing his job. The reason could be physical or stress. If the employer or the insurance pay you appropriate compensation then there is no need for an attorney.
If worker receives no payment or the proper compensation then the lawyer attempts to persuade the employer or insurance firm to give you the right payment. If the lawyer efforts still fail then the case is forwarded to a Magistrate. The Workers Compensation Commission will order the insurance firm to make necessary payments after a decision is made on the case. A lawyer takes the matter to court if the company or insurance firm refuses the pay the employee compensation and benefits.
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If trial preparation notice is not received, the trial may not proceed on the scheduled day.
Your attorney go over your testimony during the trial prep. This appointment usually takes 1-2 hours. The attorney will show up with you in the trial. Usually, other cases will be heard on your schedule. You wait until other cases are heard before you can give your testimony. If the Magistrate cannot accommodate your case then you will be scheduled another hearing day.
The decision on your case will be rendered 60 to 90 days after trial. The attorney will make all evidence entered during or prior to the trial in a deposition testimony. This will speed up the rendering of decision in your case. The Agency will furnish you copy of the decision of the Magistrate.
The lawyer helps you in cases of appeal. You may file for an appeal on the decision in Appellate Commission of Workers Compensation Agency. The attorney tells you how it is done if you appeal. These are the usual steps on how workers compensation attorneys handle workers compensation
If worker receives no payment or the proper compensation then the lawyer attempts to persuade the employer or insurance firm to give you the right payment. If the lawyer efforts still fail then the case is forwarded to a Magistrate. The Workers Compensation Commission will order the insurance firm to make necessary payments after a decision is made on the case. A lawyer takes the matter to court if the company or insurance firm refuses the pay the employee compensation and benefits.
An attorney …show more content…
If trial preparation notice is not received, the trial may not proceed on the scheduled day.
Your attorney go over your testimony during the trial prep. This appointment usually takes 1-2 hours. The attorney will show up with you in the trial. Usually, other cases will be heard on your schedule. You wait until other cases are heard before you can give your testimony. If the Magistrate cannot accommodate your case then you will be scheduled another hearing day.
The decision on your case will be rendered 60 to 90 days after trial. The attorney will make all evidence entered during or prior to the trial in a deposition testimony. This will speed up the rendering of decision in your case. The Agency will furnish you copy of the decision of the Magistrate.
The lawyer helps you in cases of appeal. You may file for an appeal on the decision in Appellate Commission of Workers Compensation Agency. The attorney tells you how it is done if you appeal. These are the usual steps on how workers compensation attorneys handle workers compensation