There are many timelines and rules that govern the Minnesota work comp system. In this article, we are going to walk through the various time limits that impact a worker’s compensation claim – most importantly, how long you have after your injury to file a claim.
Statute of Limitations for Work Comp Claims
Each state has its own statute of limitations that sets of the time limit any person has to file a lawsuit after an incident. In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years. That means you have two years after your work injury to file a suit. Once the statute of limitations has passed, you can never bring a suit forward in regards to your injury.
Two years seems like plenty of time to file a work comp claim if necessary, but you’d be surprised how convoluted the process can be. All the more reason to hire an experienced work comp attorney to guide you through the process.
Here are some other time frames to be aware of when it comes to workplace injuries:
- Your employer has 10 days after an injury to file a First Report of Injury form and file it with their insurance company.
- Your employer should give you a copy of this First Report of Injury as well as the Minnesota Workers’ Comp System Employee Information Sheet.
- Once this report has been filed, the work comp insurer will investigate the claim.
Free Help After a Work Injury
If you have been injured on the job in Minnesota, make 844-Hey-Workers your one and only call after your accident. Hey Workers is a free accident injury helpline that exists solely to help injured workers. We have a network of skilled medical and legal professionals to guide you through all aspects of your work comp claim. Best of all, calling 844-Hey-Workers is completely free of charge. It costs you nothing to speak with our qualified attorneys and physicians, so pick up the phone and call 844-Hey-Workers after your accident.
