In this episode of The Accidental Lawyer, it’s the day “Joe” has been waiting for…his first Worker’s Compensation Board hearing. Will everything get resolved, like Joe’s much needed treatment’s and benefits. Attorney Kate Kirsch walks us through a typical first hearing, using “Joe” as an example. There are lots of terms and acronyms that both the Judge and Attorneys use, it all seems confusing and overwhelming. Kate puts us at ease and explains what is going on during this hearing. Will Joe finally get resolution?
Kate also answers an email question from listener Sue. Not all Worker’s Compensation claims are from accidents at work. Some are by injuries caused by repetitive motions while performing a job over time. Are repetitive stress injuries like what happened Sue covered by Worker’s Compensation? Click the play button on this episode and find out about this, and what happens at “Joe’s” hearing.
Host:
Kate Kirsch
Links:
15 Common Worker’s Compensation Abbreviations
NY Worker’s Compensation Board Glossary
