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Title: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: nickclone on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 05:08:05 AM
I have my hearing tomorrow to decide whether or not my former employer has to pay all of my lost wages and medical bills. I've already took a deposition with the opposing counsel and I answered their questions with frank yes and no questions (when I had to give more elaborate answers I was very vague). I basically did what my lawyer told me to do, but I was hoping some of you guys could give me some quick advice?
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: Pugnate on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 05:38:30 AM
I have no idea what the case is about, but I can wish you luck.
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: Ghandi on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 05:59:54 AM
Just make sure you look nice - wear a suit and tie. Other than that, good luck.
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: Raisa on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 06:11:42 AM
be polite and humble.  Don't seem like you're just there for the money
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: nickclone on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 06:50:14 AM
Against my wishes, I'm going to have to shave everything on my head other than my eyebrows.

I've told this story a million times, but I got hurt at work, needed surgery and they hung me out to dry. They refused to pay my medical bills, canceled my insurance and then fired me while I was on my three month healing process. What I don't understand is why they're fighting me so hard.

Edit: I'm also going to wear my glasses tomorrow.
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: scottws on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 07:58:19 AM
Why are you shaving your head?  Just curious.
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: nickclone on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 09:50:04 AM
Why are you shaving your head?  Just curious.

I'm not going completely bald, but I'm trying to look professional and not having an afro.
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: scottws on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 10:01:43 AM
Oh I see what you're saying.
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: Cobra951 on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 05:25:03 PM
I think you have a good grip on what you have to do.  Look clean-cut, dress conservatively well, have a good attitude in court.  I don't know all the facts here, so I don't know if you have a good chance.  Appearances will only help so much.  Good luck.
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: nickclone on Friday, September 21, 2007, 10:15:37 AM
Here I go, wish me luck!
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: Ghandi on Friday, September 21, 2007, 02:40:48 PM
Good luck. :)

I'm not going completely bald, but I'm trying to look professional and not having an afro.

O0
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: nickclone on Friday, September 28, 2007, 07:34:23 AM
I forgot that I posted about this here, unfortunately I won't find out if I win my case for another two weeks. However, I feel really good about it, I didn't everything I was told: looked presentable (even wore my glasses), made eye contact with the judge, didn't fidget around and answered with simple yes or no questions. The only person who gave damaging testimony was a girl who was obviously lying her ass off. Not only could she not get her story straight, but she got pissy with my lawyer and the judger, the judge even had to tell her " we don't need your commentary". On top of that, my lawyer ripped that flip-flopping bitch apart, I feel pretty good about the case.
Title: Re: My Hearing Is Tomorrow
Post by: gpw11 on Sunday, September 30, 2007, 08:43:34 PM
Why would she lie?  IS she the employer?