Q: I was given a doctors note to be off work due to carpal tunnel caused by my job. It's been 20 days and I have not heard
from employers W.C. carrier? How long does the employer have to accept or deny my claim?
A:
I am sorry to hear about your recent work injury.
Assuming you provided prompt Notice of your injury to your Supervisor or Employer their Workers Compensation Carrier has 21 days to either acknowledge or deny your Claim in accordance with Section 406.1(a) of the Act.
If it has now been 21 days and you still have not heard from the Workers Compensation Carrier, it is my recommendation that you promptly contact an Attorney who is a Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law to discuss your rights and remedies. The Initial Consultation should be Free of Charge, and most Attorneys will accept your case on a Contingent Fee Agreement.
Timothy Belt agrees with this answer
A: The employer and/or it's workers' compensation carrier only have 21 days to accept or deny your claim. If they fail to do so, you will need to file a Claim Petition and prove that you suffered an injury in the course and scope of your employment resulting in wage loss. This is a complicated process, so I would suggest that you obtain the services of a workers' compensation attorney in your area.
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