Statute of Limitations with Raleigh Workers' Compensation Claims

After being injured in a work-related accident, it is important for you to immediately seek legal representation to find out if you may file for workers' compensation or if a third party lawsuit will be more beneficial for you to seek a settlement. There are many types of work accidents that can injure an individual, including construction accidents, scaffolding accidents, forklift accidents, and accidents due to falling objects. Despite the type of accident you have been involved in and who is to blame, you will need to inform your employer of the accident within 30 days.

If your employer fails to report the injury, it is your responsibility to file a claim with the Industrial Commission within 2 years of the accident. You will need a Raleigh workers' compensation attorney from the Whitley Law Firm to help you file the correct documents, such as the Form 18. If you fail to report the accident and file the form within the time limit, the statute of limitations will expire and you may not be able to seek compensation for your injuries. To learn more about the time limit on filing a workers' compensation claim, contact a Raleigh injury lawyer from our office today.