Get Ls 18 Longshore

The Ls 18 Longshore form is an essential document used by the U.S. Department of Labor to facilitate formal hearings regarding workers' compensation claims. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help users navigate and complete the form online.

Follow the steps to successfully fill out the Ls 18 Longshore online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. In the first section, enter the employee's name, including last name, first name, and middle name, along with the OWCP number.
3. Provide the name, address, and phone number of the party on whose behalf the form is submitted, including their telephone number and carrier number as applicable.
4. Fill in the details for the party's representative, including their name, address, and phone number.
5. Briefly describe the facts of the claim in the designated area.
6. State the issues that both parties have agreed upon to provide clarity before the hearing.
7. List the issues you will present for resolution at the formal hearing.
8. Identify the names of witnesses who will testify on your behalf, and detail any reports that will be submitted instead of live testimony.
9. List all exhibits, excluding reports from the previous step, that you intend to submit during the formal hearing. Use separate sheets as necessary.
10. Estimate the total hours required for your witnesses to testify.
11. If an interpreter is needed, indicate the required language.
12. Specify your preferred city for the formal hearing.
13. Type or print the name of the person completing the form.
14. Sign the form and include the date in the specified format (month, day, year).
15. Once all fields are completed, you may save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

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