Augment LeadsNorth Carolina workers' comp claims follow their own agency, forms and clocks. This page covers each, sourced, plus intake questions for North Carolina callers. To compare states, see workers' comp deadlines by state.
The North Carolina workers' comp system
North Carolina's system is run by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. The Commission's forms page lists Form 18, the Notice of Accident to Employer and Claim of Employee, Representative, or Dependent.
Deadlines a North Carolina worker has to meet
Written notice to the employer
Under G.S. 97-22, the injured worker must give the employer written notice of the accident immediately, or as soon as practicable. No compensation is payable unless written notice is given within 30 days, unless the worker shows the Industrial Commission a reasonable excuse and the employer wasn't prejudiced.
Filing the claim with the Commission
Under G.S. 97-24, the right to compensation is barred unless a claim is filed with the Industrial Commission, or the employer pays compensation, within two years after the accident. If only medical compensation was paid, the two years can run from the last payment of medical compensation.
General information, not legal advice; confirm current rules with the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
North Carolina intake questions
- When did the accident happen, and did you give your employer written notice? When?
- Has a Form 18 or other claim been filed with the Industrial Commission?
- Has the employer or its insurer paid any wage benefits or medical bills?
How our North Carolina leads work
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a North Carolina worker have to give notice?
G.S. 97-22 requires written notice to the employer immediately or as soon as practicable, and no compensation is payable unless written notice is given within 30 days, absent a reasonable excuse accepted by the Industrial Commission. Confirm current rules with the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
How long does a North Carolina worker have to file a claim?
Under G.S. 97-24, the claim must be filed with the Industrial Commission within two years after the accident, unless compensation was paid; if only medical compensation was paid, two years from the last medical payment. Confirm current rules with the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
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