How long does an injured worker have to file a claim?

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How long does an injured worker have to file a claim?

Two years from the date of injury. In Rhode Island, a workers’ compensation claim must be filed with the Workers’ Compensation Court within this two-year window. If the claim isn’t filed in time, it is typically barred from benefits, even if the injury is work-related. The other timeframes are outside the standard limit, so they don’t fit the rule. (Note: there is also a separate obligation to give notice to the employer within a certain period, but the filing deadline with the court is two years.)

Two years from the date of injury. In Rhode Island, a workers’ compensation claim must be filed with the Workers’ Compensation Court within this two-year window. If the claim isn’t filed in time, it is typically barred from benefits, even if the injury is work-related. The other timeframes are outside the standard limit, so they don’t fit the rule. (Note: there is also a separate obligation to give notice to the employer within a certain period, but the filing deadline with the court is two years.)

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