What is the statute of limitations on a worker’s compensation settlement?
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What is the statute of limitations on a worker’s compensation settlement?
I’m a firefighter, I was injured at work 6 years ago in a house fire, hospitalized for 4 months and never received a settlement from worker’s comp. Salary was maintained and medical bills paidbut no settlement. Am I still eligible for a settlement as I have some permanent pain from the injury?
Asked on January 4, 2012 under Personal Injury, Kentucky
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
My understanding under the Worker's Compensation Act is that if you do not receive benefits for a work related injury within two (2) years after the injury has been reported to your employer you have waived your claim for such benefits if you have failed to file a request for arbitration under the Act within this two year period.
From what you have written, it has been more than six (6) years since you were injured on the job and you have yet to receive any worker's compensation benefits for this injury. Unfortunately, from what you have written, if you have never filed a petition for arbitration for this claim under the Act, you may be barred from receiving such benefits under time deadlines (statute of limitations). To confirm, you should consult with a worker's compensation attorney.
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