Workers' Compensation Statute of Limitations
If you are filing a Workers' Compensation lawsuit, you must file your lawsuit before the applicable deadline, known as the "statute of limitations," passes or your claim will be forever barred. It is therefore of the utmost importance that if you have a Workers' Compensation claim that you immediately consult with an attorney.
The specific time limitation will depend on the type of injury and the circumstances. As a general rule, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed within one year of the date the injury occurred. In some states new laws have extended the deadline for filing to two years. However, under some circumstances, you must take action in less than a year.
If you wait until near the end of the period to file a claim or lawsuit, your attorney may not have enough time left before the deadline to help you. If you need to file a Workers' Compensation lawsuit, it is essential that you immediately consult with an attorney.
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