Compensation & Insurance: Dust Diseases & Asbestos - FAQ
What is a directions hearing?
- A directions hearing is a mention of the claim in a court or tribunal. For dust diseases claim this is the Dust Diseases Tribunal.
- At a directions hearing your lawyer will request that the judge or tribunal member progress the case and a timeline is usually set. Once the judge or tribunal member has decided on a course of action the parties to a claim prepare their case and comply with the orders accordingly.
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