How long do I have to report an injury to my employer?
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How long do I have to report an injury to my employer?
Asked on January 18, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Connecticut
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In Connecticut, you have one year to report an injury if it was an immediate injury (like you fell and hit your head). If it is a condition that developed, like lung cancer through inhaling certain chemicals, then you have three years from the date that symptoms first appeared to file a worker's comp claim. Your question indicated that you are in Connecticut, but if you are employed in a different state, most will have similar rules. These rules are usually set out on each state's website for the agency designated to respond to worker's compensation issues.
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