Why Is There A Hearing?
After a claim is made to the fund, a process is followed to find out if a fraud has happened and if any other parties are responsible for paying the damages caused by the fraud.
If a claim cannot be paid out immediately due to incorrect or incomplete information, a hearing will be scheduled. The hearing is not as formal as a trial, but the entire case will be presented including testimony from witnesses.
What Happens At The Hearing?
You have the choice between representing yourself and being represented by a lawyer.
A hearing officer may speak with you before the hearing to deal with your questions about what will happen.
The hearing officer generally informs you or your lawyer about the issues that will be dealt with at the hearing.
Your case will be presented to the hearing officer. You can support your case through testimony from witnesses and any physical evidence that you have collected.
You should inform the hearing officer ahead of time if you plan to call on any witnesses to support your case. The hearing officer can also help ensure that your witnesses come to the hearing and testify.
You can request that your hearing be postponed until a later date, but it is up to the hearing officer to decide.
The hearing officer also decides what will be compensated and how much compensation will be given.
What If I Do Not Agree With The Decision?
If you do not agree with the LTAF decision, you may appeal it, as long as you do so within 30 days of the decision. Your case will then be heard in a new trial.
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