How Long Do I Have to Make a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Employers are required to immediately report a worker’s claim of injury or illness to their workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Generally, this marks the beginning of your workers’ compensation claim. The insurance company will assess the claim submitted by your employer and notify you of your benefits in writing within 14 days.

However, sometimes employers fail to notify the insurance company of a worker’s injury or disease. If this is the case, you have two years to make a workers’ compensation claim.

To get started, you need to complete Form 18 and submit it to the North Carolina Industrial Commission. You should not hesitate to speak to a Raleigh workers’ compensation lawyer if you have questions about bringing a workers’ compensation claim, what benefits you may be entitled to, and more.