Critical Deadlines

30 Days

Report Injury to Employer

You must notify your employer of your injury within 30 days. Failure to do so may result in loss of benefits.

1 Year

File Workers' Comp Claim

You have one year from the date of injury to file a workers' compensation claim (DWC-1 form).

5 Years

Cumulative Trauma / Occupational Disease

For injuries that develop over time, the deadline is one year from when you knew (or should have known) the injury was work-related, up to 5 years from the last exposure.

Other Important Timeframes

90 Days

Claim Decision

The insurance company must accept or deny your claim within 90 days.

14 Days

First Payment

If your claim is accepted, you should receive your first TD payment within 14 days.

5 Years

Reopen Claim

You may petition to reopen your case within 5 years from the date of injury if your condition worsens.