When must a workers compensation claim be filed?
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When must a workers compensation claim be filed?
I injured my back while off work and had to be off work for a week to heal. I had no intention of filing a workman’s comp claim. So why would my employer be telling me that I have to file a claim anyway?
Asked on November 12, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Did you mean to say that you injured your back while AT work? If that is the case and it was just a typo then why would he want you to file? To protect himself and for comp to pay your wages? Those are two good reasons that I can think that he would want for you to file the claim. If you did injure yourself at work then I am sure that he made about a report as proper in the regular course of business . Make sure of that. And you should make sure that you are really healed. What if you re-injure yourself? And it all relates back? These are issues you need to discuss with your doctor and possibly a workers comp attorney. Good luck.
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