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Being Deposed After A Work Injury

Not all hurt workers will end up at a workers' compensation deposition. In most cases, workers are provided with the benefits they are entitled to and return to work in a timely manner. To find out what causes a worker to be deposed and how they should handle it, read below.

What Is a Deposition?

This sort of meeting can happen in all types of legal proceedings. For example, those involved in divorces, lawsuits, and criminal matters may be part of a deposition. In most cases, depositions are held in preparation for an upcoming trial or hearing. Workers' compensation depositions are usually held to solicit testimony from the hurt worker, doctors, and others who are connected to a disputed workers' compensation case.

Problems With Benefits

If your workers' compensation benefits are in jeopardy, you might need to follow the process offered in all states that allow workers to attain what they are entitled to. Each state is different, but most require the workers to go through a series of appeals and mediation when a problem arises with their workers' compensation case. Each state has a process to help workers get covered for work injuries, challenge denials of benefits, and deal with problems with being paid benefits and lump sum settlements.

What to Expect at the Deposition

You will need to speak to a workers' compensation lawyer for guidance when your benefits are denied. Workers' compensation law can be complex and confusing for most people. A workers' compensation lawyer will ensure you get the benefits you need and are not taken advantage of by the workers' compensation insurer. Your lawyer will help you to prepare for your deposition by reviewing the issues in contention. For example, if the insurer is claiming that your injury occurred outside of work, your preparation will focus on how and when the accident happened and how your injuries are connected to your job.

Depositions are not extremely formal affairs, but certain points should be understood:

• You will be sworn to tell the truth prior to your testimony.
• If you end up in a trial or hearing situation with your state workers' compensation board, what you say in the deposition may be used to help hearing officers make decisions about your case.
• Depositions are private and only those directly involved in the case may be present. Your workers' compensation lawyer will always be by your side.

To find out more about your own insurance deposition, speak to a workers' compensation lawyer.