Statutes of Limitations

In Nevada, the statute of limitations for workers' compensation claims includes the following key deadlines:

Injury Reporting Deadline:
You must report your workplace injury to your employer within 7 days of the incident using Form C-1 (Notice of Injury or Occupational Disease).

Filing a Claim for Compensation:
You have 90 days from the date of injury to file a workers' compensation claim with your employer’s insurance company using Form C-4 (Claim for Compensation).

Appealing a Denied Claim:
If your claim is denied, you typically have 70 days to appeal the decision through Nevada’s Hearing Office.

Occupational Disease Claims:
If you suffer from an occupational illness (such as toxic exposure-related conditions), you must file a claim within 90 days of discovering the illness or when you reasonably should have known it was work-related.

Failing to meet these deadlines could result in losing your right to benefits. If you're unsure about your case, it’s best to consult a workers’ compensation lawyer immediately to protect your rights.