Form 63: Investigation Without Prejudice

01/05/23 • 27 min

The Form 63 is arguably the most controversial form at the Industrial Commission. However, it is also THE form to file if you are looking to proactively investigate the claim. It allows for medical treatment to go forward and for the claimant to receive benefits while you conduct your investigation. What makes it controversial? Tune in for a full discussion and how that controversy can be negated.

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Form 60: Acceptance of a Claim

This episode discusses the Form 60, which formally accepts the claim. It is also a form I do NOT recommend filing, as you have a Form 63 at your disposal. Why is that important? We will discuss all of the implications if a Form 60 is filed and how it handcuffs employers and carriers from thoroughly investigating the claim from the outset.

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Form 61: Denial of a Claim

This is the form used to a deny a claim. But specificity and timeliness are required in order to actually utilize the defenses at your disposal. We will discuss both and prepare you for understanding the various defenses that exist in a workers' compensation case.