What if I don't agree with the amount of my workers' compensation award?

If you don’t agree with the amount of your workers’ compensation award in Washington, you can appeal the decision. The first step is to file a notice of appeal with Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries. This must be done within 60 days of the date of the order that you disagree with. You may need to fill out a notice of appeal form and submit it to the department. Once your appeal has been submitted, the department may ask you to attend a hearing to explain your disagreement with the award. The hearing will be presided over by an administrative law judge. This is a chance for you to explain exactly why you think the award is not adequate. If you don’t like the decision after the hearing, you have the right to appeal the decision again. This appeal must be made to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals within 60 days. The board will review your case and the decision of the administrative law judge, and make a final decision. If you still don’t like the decision after the board’s review, you may have to take your case to court. You will need to speak with a lawyer about filing a lawsuit. Your lawyer may be able to help you get a better settlement. Regardless of your decision, it’s important to remember that the process of appealing a workers’ compensation award can take a while. Therefore, it’s a good idea to seek help from a lawyer experienced in workers’ compensation law to make sure you get the best outcome possible.

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