Settlement Agreement. . . . . .

[injuredman]

what is the waiting time at WCAB judge to approve a compromise and release settlement?
CALIFORNIA

[1171]

each board has their own calendar and workloads as well as each judge within the board.
some situations may require additional information or even a hearing.

[injuredman]

(01-11-2012 10:48 PM)1171 Wrote:  some situations may require additional information or even a hearing.

what information do they need?or why theres a hearing
if bothe parties agreed and sign already.

[1171]

the law requires a judge to approve all settlements.
sometimes one side tries to take advantage of the other or the terms of the settlement are not legal.
the judge reviews it to make sure it is adequate and the rules are followed.

[injuredman]

what is a "walkthrough" settlement.....?
can anybody do a "walkthrough" process.......
who is entitled to this process........
any thoughts will greatly be appreciated......

[1171]

rather then use mail or electronic submission the parties can appear at the board and submit the settlement papers and receive an approval if everything is in order.
generally used by attys who are at the board regularly. each board has a time/day set aside to handle them/
if you are unrepresented contact your I&A officer.

[Woodlawn]

If you are represented, whenever either attorney as at the board and walks though the settlement.

If you are not represented and the carrier mailed your settlement documents, whenever a judge gets around to it. That will vary from board to board.

[injuredman]

so is it either one of the party can go for a walkthrough or must be both parties the defense and applicant together......?

[1171]

(01-23-2012 07:48 PM)injuredman Wrote:  so is it either one of the party can go for a walkthrough or must be both parties the defense and applicant together......?

if there are no questions and the document is signed appropriately, either party can have it approved and file it.
it and the approval will have to be served on all parties of record.