Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

how long do I have to file a claim for workers compensation for a injury sustained on the job in california


Asked on 8/10/10, 12:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

One year from the date of injury or last providing of WC benefits, but within 5 years of injury.

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Answered on 8/15/10, 1:33 pm
Ronald Mahurin Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin

One year from the date of injury, or one year from the last date of medical treatment, or one year of learning of an injury if you are claiming a cumulative trauma. LC 5410 does provide a five year statute of limitations. However, if any of the above apply, then you can successfully argue that LC 5410 is irrelevant.

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Answered on 8/15/10, 4:29 pm


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