The North Carolina workers’ compensation statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury. If the injured person does not file a Form 18 claim within that time frame, the claim will be denied.
According to North Carolina law, an employer must immediately report any work-related injury or illness to their insurance carrier. If an employee has to miss more than one day of work, or if medical expenses exceed $2,000, the employer or carrier must notify the Industrial Commission within five days. That report, as well as a blank report on which the employee can file a claim, must be provided to the employee.