In order to be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, you must be aware of the various time limits that, if missed, can keep you out of the running for workers’ compensation. A good rule of thumb to follow is the sooner you file a claim, the better. In this blog, our Greenville workers’ compensation attorney explains the different time limits claimants are required to adhere to.
- Injuries that result in coma
- Injuries that are severe in nature and require prolonged treatment or surgery
- Contagious illnesses that require that the employee be quarantined
Occupational Disease
Moderate Injuries
For injuries sustained at work, state law gives employees 90 days from the day of the accident to file a claim. If your condition feels as though it may be mild or moderate, that should not discourage you from filing a claim – there’s a chance your condition or injury will worsen after the deadline for filing for a claim has passed. This is most common with employees who suffer from back injuries. While they seem rather asymptomatic at first, oftentimes employees fail to file a claim in a timely manner and it’s too late once the condition worsens.