The following is a video the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) put together concerning hearings. If you have specific questions about your hearing, always make sure to consult with an attorney. Mistakes at a hearing cannot be undone in most cases. Make sure you consult with legal counsel before going into a hearing alone.
We have been told that nothing is guaranteed in life. Nothing is more true then when you go to hearing for workers’ compensation benefits. There is always a certain amount of uncertainty regardless of how good your case may be. Consequently, mediation is a way for all parties to get together and attempt to reach a settlement.
Mediation is a non-binding process where all parties meet to discuss the disputed issues before a neutral mediator.
The mediator will help the parties reach a mutual settlement by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each party. It is not the mediator’s role to decide who is right or wrong but instead help the parties reach a fair and equitable settlement.
