What is the process once a VSSR additional award application is filed?
A. The employer will be notified in writing of the filing of the application and can file an answer within thirty days. A member of the BWC’s Safety Violation Investigation Unit will contact both the claimant and the employer to gather information as part of an impartial investigation. If you are served with an application for an additional award for violation of a specific safety requirement, contact our office as soon as possible to speak with an attorney knowledgeable in VSSR litigation. It is strongly recommended that you do not wait until the BWC’s investigator contacts you.
