However, Arnold Norton was aware of this injury and potential claim on the day that it occurred. He tried to circumvent his obligations under the Act by asking a sedated patient to sign a form relieving him of liability. A proceeding under the provisions of this chapter for compensation shall not be maintained unless a notice of the injury has been given to the employer as soon as practicable after the injury occurred, and unless a claim for compensation has been made within six months after the date of the injury. 7 Larson, Workers' Compensation Law, 78.10, at 121-123. 7. Claimant has provided ample evidence to prove that he was a statutory employee and that he suffered a work-related injury.
Defendant is liable.