As a result, administrative hearings were held in March and April of 1992 in order to determine the amount of workers' compensation to which Howie was entitled. Department entered an order in favor of Howie, except for one issue on which Howie appealed. Department determined that Howie was not entitled to attorney fees, and the trial court affirmed. She appeals the trial court's decision. The question is not whether there is substantial evidence contrary to the agency finding, but whether there is substantial evidence to support the agency finding.
Great weight is given to the findings made and inferences drawn by an agency on questions of fact.
Conclusions of law are given no deference and are fully reviewable. When reviewing evidence presented by deposition, we do not apply the clearly erroneous standard but review that testimony as though presented here for the first time. Further, the determination as to whether the insurer's conduct was vexatious or without reasonable cause is a question of fact and will not be reversed unless it is clearly erroneous. All Nat'l Ins. The allowance of attorney fees hereunder shall not be construed to bar any other remedy, whether in tort or contract, that an insured may have against the same insurance company or self- insurer arising out of its refusal to pay such loss.