Crime victim appeal
Crime victim claims
A claim for crime victim compensation begins with an application for benefits filed with the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). If you disagree with a decision made by L&I, you should do one of the following:
- File a protest and request for reconsideration with L&I
OR
- File an appeal with the BIIA
Do not file a protest with L&I if you are filing an appeal with the BIIA.
Crime victim appeals
You must file an appeal within 90 days of the date you receive L&I’s decision. Your appeal should include:
- Your name and address
- L&I claim number
- Date of the L&I decision being appealed
- County in which you would like proceedings to be held
- What you are asking for
File online
You can file a workers’ compensation appeal on our website at:
File in person, by mail, or by fax
Please send your appeal to:
Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
2430 Chandler Court SW
PO Box 42401
Olympia WA 98504-2401
FAX: 360-586-5611, outside Olympia: 855-586-5611
