Question 1

An employer can request an independent medical examination of the injured worker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What is an administrative law judge?

Accepted Answer

The administrative law judge is a person who presides at the workers' compen- sation hearing, makes rulings on evidence, and determines final awards.

Question 3

What are the consequences for a party who refuses to abide by the discovery rules?

Accepted Answer

A party who refuses to abide by discovery can be sanctioned by the judge.Most judges prohibit a party from presenting evidence on a contested issue or even to dismiss certain claims.

Question 4

Workers' compensation hearings are always held at local court- houses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the claimant's stance regarding the coverage of her thumb as part of her hand?

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Question 6

What is the difference between an arbitration hearing and a contested hearing?

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Question 7

An order directing a person to appear at a hearing at a specific date and time:________.

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Question 8

Explain the difference between interrogatories and depositions.

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Question 9

What are the consequences for a party who refuses to abide by the discovery rules?

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Question 10

Where are workers' compensation cases normally held?

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Question 11

Explain how a workers' compensation case is presented.

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Question 12

Discovery in workers' compensation cases is much more limited than that found in civil cases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is a video deposition?

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Question 14

What are the powers of an administrative law judge?

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Question 15

What is a request for production of medical records?

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Question 16

Where are workers' compensation hearings normally held?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the courthouse.
B)  At the local jail.
C)  In a local conference room.
D)  Only at the workers' compensation board headquarters.

Question 17

If a party refuses to abide by the discovery rules, the administra- tive law judge can bar certain evidence from being submitted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How are contested workers' compensation hearings carried out?

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Question 19

The professional who presides at a workers' compensation hearing:_________.

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Question 20

According to the court, how is a motion for change of condition differ- ent than an original order awarding benefits?

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Exam 6: The Workers Compensation System

An employer can request an independent medical examination of the injured worker.

What is an administrative law judge?

What are the consequences for a party who refuses to abide by the discovery rules?

Workers' compensation hearings are always held at local court- houses.

What is the claimant's stance regarding the coverage of her thumb as part of her hand?

What is the difference between an arbitration hearing and a contested hearing?

An order directing a person to appear at a hearing at a specific date and time:________.

Explain the difference between interrogatories and depositions.

What are the consequences for a party who refuses to abide by the discovery rules?

Where are workers' compensation cases normally held?

Explain how a workers' compensation case is presented.

Discovery in workers' compensation cases is much more limited than that found in civil cases.

What is a video deposition?

What are the powers of an administrative law judge?

What is a request for production of medical records?

Where are workers' compensation hearings normally held?

If a party refuses to abide by the discovery rules, the administra- tive law judge can bar certain evidence from being submitted.

How are contested workers' compensation hearings carried out?

The professional who presides at a workers' compensation hearing:_________.

According to the court, how is a motion for change of condition differ- ent than an original order awarding benefits?