Stage 2: Conference

If nothing is resolved at the conciliation, your case advances to the conference. The letter that notifies you of your conference date will also tell you the name of the judge to which your case has been assigned. The name of the judge may be significant. Some judges are sympathetic toward people who are ill or injured; others have the same negative views of injured workers as the general population. They may be looking for malingerers or believe that "everyone can do something." Asked your lawyer or other injured workers to find out what type of judge is handling your case.