There are a few deadlines to meet when filing a workers’ compensation claim. First, the employer must be notified of the injury as soon as possible. Notification must be made within 30 days in Missouri, and within 45 days in Illinois. There are also time limits on how long someone can wait to file a claim.
In Missouri, generally a claim must be filed within two years from the date of injury.
In Illinois, the filing deadline is typically three years from the date of injury.
Sometimes there are exceptions to these deadlines. Contact a workers’ compensation attorney near you to discuss your case.