Note: The following constitutes the proposed
changes in this Rule. Added language appears in bold italic script, and
proposed deletions are indicated by strikeout. The changes will not go
into effect until further notice by the Industrial Commission.
Rule 603
Response to Request for Hearing
No later than forty-five (45) days from receipt of the Request for Hearing, the self-insured employer, insurance carrier, or counsel for the defendant(s) shall file with the Industrial Commission a response to the Request for Hearing.
This response shall contain the following:
(1) The basis of the disagreement between the parties, including a statement of the specific issues raised by the plaintiff which are conceded and the specific issues raised by the plaintiff which are denied.
(2) The date of the injury, if it is contended to be different than that alleged by the plaintiff.
(3) The part of the body injured, if it is contended to be different than that alleged by the plaintiff.
(4) The city and county where the injury occurred, if they are contented to be different than that alleged by the plaintiff.
(5) The names and addresses of all doctors and other expert witnesses whose testimony is needed by the defendant(s).
(6) The names of all lay witnesses known by the defendant(s) whose testimony is to be taken.
(7) An estimate of the time required for the hearing of the case.
(8) The telephone number(s) and address(es) of the party(ies) responding to the Request for Hearing.
Utilization of a Form 33R, Response to Request for Hearing, which is completed in full, shall be the sole means of compliance with this Rule. A copy of the Response to Request for Hearing shall be forwarded to all opposing parties or their attorneys, if such have been retained. In the event of a request for hearing by a defendant, the employee shall not be required to respond. Motions for extension of time within which to file a response shall be directed to the Dockets Director before the expiration of the original 45-day period. Extensions of time within which to file a response shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the expiration of the original 45-day period.
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