Is there any way to appeal a workers' compensation decision?

Yes, it is possible to appeal a workers’ compensation decision in Washington State. First, you must file a document called a “Notice of Appeal” to the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). This document must be filed within 60 days of the date of the order you are appealing. You will also need to include the date of the order, the name of the person or business involved, and the reason for the appeal. Once your Notice of Appeal is filed, a hearing will be scheduled before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). At the hearing, both sides will have the opportunity to present legal arguments and evidence. As the appellant, you will have to prove that the original decision was wrong in some way. After the hearing, the ALJ will issue a decision which both parties can appeal to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA). If your case is appealed to the BIIA, the Board will review all of the evidence presented at the OAH hearing and make a final decision. If you are unhappy with the BIIA’s decision, you have a limited amount of time to file an appeal in the Washington Court of Appeals or the Washington Supreme Court. It is important to note that the appeal process can be complicated and requires the assistance of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. Additionally, most appeals involve filing deadlines and other legal requirements that must be met, so it is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible if you are considering appealing a workers’ compensation decision.

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