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Best Practices Before the DIA

The information published here will help attorneys and pro se litigants know what is expected of them at each level of the process in trying a case before the Department of Industrial Accidents.
  • Contacting The Court


  • DMS Frequently Asked General Questions


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  • Can a Non-Attorney Represent a Party Before the DIA?


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  • Preparing For A Conciliation

    This will help attorneys and litigants prepare for a Conciliation.

  • Preparing For A Conference

    The best way to prepare a workers' comp case before an administrative judge at the Conference level.

  • Impartial Medical Examiners

    The Impartial Medical Unit is responsible for scheduling, monitoring and managing Impartial Medical Examinations. It enters appeals and filing fees, schedules examinations and administers refunds.

    The unit also maintains the roster of Impartial Physicians, who perform these examinations on behalf of the department. The Impartial Medical Examination is the only medical evidence allowed at the Hearing, unless the Administrative Judge rules otherwise. The physicians on this roster meet the criteria of the Health Care Services Board, and are approved by the Senior Judge.


  • Discovery And Depositions


  • Preparing For A Hearing

    The best way to prepare a case before an administrative judge at the Hearing level.

  • Preparing For The Review Board

    The best way to prepare a workers' comp case before the Reviewing Board.

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