Workers' Compensation Claims Deadlines in Illinois
After a working injury, workers' compensation may be able to cover part of your medical costs and make up lost wages, but only if you apply for those benefits promptly. You risk losing out on those perks if you wait too long. Within 45 days of the injury, Illinois wounded employees must notify their employers. The insurance company will almost certainly refuse the claim if a worker waits more than 45 days to disclose an accident. By immediately reporting it, you will relieve yourself of the responsibility of doing so and allow your employer to begin their side of the reporting procedure as soon as possible. Workers' Compensation Claims Deadlines You must file an Illinois workers' compensation statute claim if you are not given sufficient or reasonable benefits following a workplace injury. Statute of limitations Illinois workers' compensation claims are: • Two years after the final day on which you were compensated for a disability or had a medical bill paid for you....