Normally you should pursue the claim within one year of the date of injury. However, it doesn't seem like your case is over yet, so you may pursue additional benefits and treatment. Did you get notice from the insurance carrier for your first employer that it was closing your case, and telling you that you had to act within certain time limits? When was the last time you received any medical treatment paid for by workers' compensation? If it was in January 2012, then you have until January 2013 to formally file an application for benefits. There are other methods of avoiding the statute of limitation which may or may not apply in your case. Contact a lawyer who specializes in workers' compensation cases to discuss this matter. A consultation is free, and the lawyer doesn't collect any fee until you receive your settlement.
Answered on Sep 25th, 2012 at 6:16 PM