What if the Mediator cannot resolve the dispute?
dispute, then either you or your employer can file petitions that request a formal hearing. There are different petitions which you can use to request different benefits. For example, if you want your employer to pay lost time benefits, then you would file a Petition for Award. If you want your employer to pay medical bills, then you will file a Petition to Fix. These forms are available at the different regional offices. After an unsuccessful mediation, you, your employer, or a Hearing Officer may request an independent medical exam. Independent medical exams are explained later in this guide.
