The applicant applied for statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
After failing to attend medical examinations, pre-hearings, and failing to communicate with his counsel, the insurer brought a motion to dismiss the application and sought expenses against both the applicant and his counsel.
The applicant's counsel also brought a motion to withdraw as representative of record.
The arbitrator deemed the application withdrawn due to the applicant's failure to pursue his claim.
The applicant's counsel was permitted to withdraw and was not held personally liable for the insurer's expenses, as they acted within the normal scope of representation.
The applicant was ordered to pay $750 in expenses to the insurer.
