Q: My fiance fell on ice at work in January 2015. he fell on his neck. There were 2 possibly 3 witnesses. he didn't report.
has problems ever since, finally seeing a orth. doc for pain. Can he go back on the company for compensation after this long?
A: It is best to report the injury as soon as possible, but so long as it is reported within 120 days that is sufficient to establish proper notice. Notice is not necessarily filling out an accident report. If you can establish a manager or other supervisor were actually aware of the injury within the 120 day period, this may be enough. Furthermore, if he has continued to work after this injury with a worsening of his condition, their may be a secondary repetitive use injury to consider. I would strongly suggest that you contact a workers' compensation lawyer in your area as soon as possible to determine whether there is still a viable case.
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