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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a dismissal order. The applicant's case was dismissed for failure to appear at three hearings, which the applicant contended was due to unfortunate events affecting his attorney. While acknowledging that the applicant's counsel was at fault, the Board emphasized the constitutional mandate to accomplish substantial justice. The case was returned to the trial level WCJ to be heard on its merits, preserving the applicant's right to pursue his claim despite procedural failures.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a dismissal order. The applicant's case was dismissed for failure to appear at three hearings, which the applicant contended was due to unfortunate events affecting his attorney. While acknowledging that the applicant's counsel was at fault, the Board emphasized the constitutional mandate to accomplish substantial justice. The case was returned to the trial level WCJ to be heard on its merits, preserving the applicant's right to pursue his claim despite procedural failures.
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