The right to compensation for disability or death is barred unless a claim therefore is filed within one year after the injury or death. 33 U.S.C. § 913.
If payment of compensation (such as a payment for medical treatment) has been made, a claim may be filed within one year after the date of the last payment. The time for filing a claim shall not begin to run until the employee or beneficiary is aware, or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been aware, of the relationship between the injury or death and the employment.
In an occupational exposure or repetitive use claim the claimant has up to two years from when he becomes aware, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence or by reason of medical advice should have been aware, of the relationship between the employment, the disease, and the death or disability. 33 U.S.C. § 913(c).
Does Longshore Coverage Apply?
We defend employers and carriers in workers’ compensation claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act in litigation before the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Office of Administrative Law Judges.
We analyze whether Longshore jurisdiction applies, defend claims, and pursue lien recovery. Contact us.
