Idaho Law Blog
Sometimes the Commissioners decide that they would like to either come to a different conclusion or write a decision in a different way than the Referee has written the decision. The Commissioners then write their own decision which becomes the final order of the Idaho Industrial Commission.
If either party disagrees with the final decision written by the Industrial Commissioner themselves or an approved Referee decision, they have the right to make a direct appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court. The attorneys then submit briefs to the Idaho Supreme Court and then the case is set for oral argument. Approximately 60-180 days following the Supreme Court argument the Idaho Supreme Court issues its decision which then becomes the final decision in the Idaho Industrial Commission case.
As you can see, an Idaho injured worker cannot effectively pursue their claim without the help of an experienced Idaho Worker’s Compensation attorney. There are too many ways that an injured worker can lose the case. Call me at 208-232-6101 and I will tell you if you have a case that you should pursue. I will be happy to go to work for you today.