Q.  Has my agreement or attorney fee been received?  Has it been approved?

A.  With the Simba system we can pull the claim in question up by social security number, name, injury date, and of course, by claim number.

Q.  What do I need to do to get the agreement approved?

A.  A knowledgeable person will answer your question by stating whatever deficiency that might exist…the inadequacy in the paperwork, discussing the required signatures or the mandatory documentation that is needed.

Q.  Has the Motion to Substitute Party been received?

A.  With the Simba system, we can check this for you by name, social security number, injury date and by claim number.

Q.  When will I get my money?

A.  The date of the docket can be projected or the date in which the order was approved can be given.

Q.  What is the discount rate?

A.  The PPD Calculator will illustrate the discount rate.

The Case Files Section

Q.  What is the claim number assigned to a specific injury?

Q.  Who is the plaintiff’s or defendant’s attorney in a claim?

Q.  What is the address or the telephone number of the attorney for claim number 05-00000?

Q.  What was the filing date of an order or pleading?

Q.  Has my motion been ruled on?  Is there a decision in my case?  What is the status of my claim?

Q.  Has a scheduling order been issued?  If so, what is the pertinent information?

Q.  Does this employee have any other injuries?

Q.  What was the exhibit filed in my claim?

Q.  How can I get my exhibit returned to me?

Q.  When will my x-rays be returned?

Answers:  The Case Files Section will assist you in obtaining answers for these questions.

The Claims Assignment Section

Q.  How many copies of the Application for Resolution do you need?

Q.  Where do we send the application and to whom do we send it?

Q.  Has a judge been assigned to the case yet?
Q.  When was the claim received?

Q.  Has my claim been received?

Q.  Why was the carrier notified in this particular claim?

Q.  What is the insurance carrier’s policy number for this date of injury?

Answers:  The Claims Assignment Section will assist you in obtaining answers for these questions.

Appeals

Q.  How much time do I have to file an appeal to the Workers’ Compensation Board?

A.  Notices of appeal to the board should be filed within 30 days of the administrative law judge's opinion or final order.

Q.  When is the petitioner’s brief due?

A.  Petitioners have 30 days from the filing of the notice of appeal to file a brief.

Q.  When is the respondent’s brief due?

A.  Respondent’s briefs are due 30 days from the filing of the petitioner’s brief.