Time Limits on Filing for Worker's Compensation

When you experience an injury on the job, your injuries and pain may make you unable to perform your usual job functions. This type of situation may qualify you to file a worker's compensation claim. Because there are limits on how long you have to file for worker's compensation benefits, it is in your best interest to contact a lawyer and get assistance with filing your claim.

Time Limits for Medical Assessments

After getting hurt on the job, you will have a time limit on visiting a physician for diagnosis. The state law may stipulate that you see a doctor within a specific period of time. This limit is developed so that an accurate diagnosis of your condition can be made.

Time Limits for Filing Claims

Once you have a diagnosis, you will have another time limit on how long you have to file for worker's compensation. You will need to submit the physician's report and the relevant paperwork to the state department of insurance. The state department gives your employer another time limit on how long they have to respond and make a payment.

State Imposed Time Limits

States impose time limits on worker's compensation claims to lessen the burden on the court. If your employer denies a claim, you have a specific amount of time to file an appeal with the state department of insurance. Your lawyer can inform you of how much time you have.