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For Attorneys: Ethical Considerations in Depositions

On Friday, December 17, 2010, Atlanta attorney David Thomas presented Ethical Considerations in Depositions, written by Bryan C. Ramos at a seminar hosted by NBI.  The presentation covered (more…)

What happens at a workers’ comp hearing?

As the injured worker is not entitled to a jury trial, she is entitled to an evidentiary hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ).  The hearing is also known as a bench trial.  It is also known as the ” employee’s day in court”.

At the hearing, the judge will generally request information from the parties of the pending case.  During this time (more…)

What is a workers’ compensation deposition?

A workers’ compensation deposition is the taking and recording of testimony of a witness under oath before a court reporter in a place away from the courtroom before trial. This is a very (more…)