Yes, as an injured worker in Arizona, attendance at your deposition and administrative hearings are necessary. It’s essential that you make arrangements to attend. The credibility of your claim may be negatively impacted if you arrive late, so be sure to arrive on time for a hearing and deposition. You should also meet with your lawyer to prepare. The final preparations before the deposition and hearing are important because these steps are very important in your workers’ compensation case. Your lawyer will provide proper preparation for the questions that you can expect and instructions on how to describe your injury.
Please be sure to leave your cell phone in the car or turn it completely off. If you have children, arrange for a babysitter and don’t invite family members to attend. You should be focused and not have distractions during hearings or at your deposition. The success of your hearings and deposition is critical to you receiving workers’ compensation benefits. It’s important that everything goes smoothly and well.