The Judicial Division of the Commission is made up of the Commissioners, the Chief Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioners, the Clerk’s Office, all Regional Offices, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Department, and the Petition & Order Department.
The Judicial Division:
- Provides information about the Act
- Mediates disputed claims
- Adjudicates disputed claims
- Conducts hearings. Hearings can be evidentiary (witnesses appear in person) or on the record (the decision is based on the documents presented).
- Issues timely written opinions adjudicating disputes
- Handles the appeals of adverse decisions
Claim decisions must be in writing.
Settlements must be reviewed and approved by a Deputy Commissioner. The Deputy Commissioner will look to see that the settlement is in the best interests of the injured worker. Still, the best protection is to use an experienced lawyer who will know what terms and words should be in the agreement and help the Commission understand why any settlement is in your best interests.
The Judicial Division also adjudicates claims arising under the Birth-Related Neurological Injuries Compensation Act and appeals of decisions of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.
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