LITIGATION

In Workers’ Comp, there are hearings in which the claimant and “lay” (nonmedical) witnesses may testify. These are referred to as “trials.” If a doctor is asked to testify, this testimony is conducted over the telephone outside the presence of a law judge, and a court stenographer then sends the typed transcript of the testimony to the Board. These are called “depositions.” Also, every decision that is made by the Board may be appealed by any party that is unhappy with the decision. Appeals may

take up to a year, or longer, to be decided. Together, the procedures where testimony and

evidence is given to a judge and decisions are appealed are referred to as “litigation.” It is not a good idea to get involved in litigation against an employer and its insurance company without a lawyer. http://mydisabilityatty.com