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The hearing itself may be very short. It generally takes a few hours to present both sides of the argument. You may have to testify, and you may also call other witnesses to provide testimonies on your behalf. Once all the evidence is presented, the judge will make a decision regarding your settlement. Our Louisville workers’ compensation attorney can guide you through this stressful experience as you pursue a favorable outcome.
Witnesses could be:
Instead of making a final decision at the hearing itself, the judge will send out a court order after the hearing is over. This will usually occur within 30 to 90 days. Depending on the outcome, you may file an appeal to seek a greater amount of compensation.
In Kentucky, the statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim is two years. This means you have two years from the date of your injury to pursue a financial settlement. If you wait longer than two years to file a claim, it will be difficult to obtain compensation.
Call our Louisville workers’ compensation lawyer today at 502-584-5455 for assistance with a workers’ compensation hearing.
Preparation for a workers’ compensation hearing is essential. Before the hearing, it is important to collect necessary evidence and mentally prepare to testify. It can be helpful to create a timeline of your medical treatment, as well as write down descriptions of your injuries, symptoms, and physical limitations. Furthermore, you will need to discuss how your accident occurred to show that it actually happened at work, especially since the insurance company is disputing your claim.
Evidence for a workers’ compensation hearing may include:
Generally, a mediation and pretrial conference will be held prior to the hearing. During the mediation, your attorney will negotiate with the insurance company’s attorney to try and reach a settlement. These negotiations may continue through the pretrial conference, where you will exchange relevant information with the judge. However, if a settlement cannot be agreed upon by both parties, the case will proceed to a formal hearing.
Had I not had Scott working for me, I would have only been awarded pennies on the dollar of what is rightfully mine.
Lewis
Scott Justice and his staff have been truly amazing with their care, professionalism and proactive ways.
Debra
Had I not had Scott working for me, I would have only been awarded pennies on the dollar of what is rightfully mine.
Lewis
Mr. Justice helped me with my work comp claim and if it wasn't for him I would have only gotten pennies. He made sure that I got the money I deserved for my injuries at work.
Regina
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