Q: workmans comp claim denied had surgery and rehabilitation how long do I have to sue workman's comp for reimbursement.
A: I am sorry to learn of your situation. There are two important timelines in workers' compensation to preserve your claim. First you must provide notice to your employer that you suffered a work injury within 120 days of the injury. Assuming you provided the employer with timely notice you have up to 3 years from the date of injury to file a workers' compensation Claim Petition. However, in most cases you have a better chance of winning if you file as close in time as possible to the injury. If your claim has already been denied, you should consider meeting with an attorney now to file your claim.
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A: I agree with Timothy. Once you have provided notice of your injury to your employer (within 120 days of the injury), you have three years to file a Claim Petition to seek workers' compensation benefits. You should speak with an attorney certified as a specialist in PA workers' compensation law, whether my firm or another of the fine attorneys on this board.
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