Any employee can encounter an on the job injury.
In the event this happens there are some key components and requirements of the 1995 Workers Compensation Law employees must follow in order to protect their right to benefits. No claim for Worker's Compensation benefits is valid unless the employer has received timely notice of the injury. Provide such notice to the employer in writing, immediately, or as soon as possible after the injury and keep a copy of the notice for your evidence that a notice was filed. Notice is required no later than 180 days after the occurrence of the injury except under limited exceptions. Exceptions may include but are not necessarily limited to, inability due to mental or physical incapacity, repetitive trauma injuries, and occupational diseases.