Skip to Main Content

What are the Time Limits for Filing an Industrial Injury or an Occupational Disease Claim?

You must file an industrial injury claim with the Department of Labor & Industries or self-insured employer within one year of the date of the injury or the claim will be rejected.

You must file an occupational disease claim within two years of when your doctor advises you in writing that your work produced your symptomatic physical condition and that you should file a claim. It is best to file the claim as soon as you and your doctor determine that you have a physical condition related to the work you are or have performed in the past.

For hearing loss claims, however, the claim must be filed within two years of last exposure to work-related noise. For a claim file after that two-year deadline, you will only be entitled to medical treatment and hearing aids, but no permanent partial disability award for occupational hearing loss.

Call us today.
Offices in Seattle and Everett.

Talk to an attorney to get free advice about your claim.

206-623-5311

Mailing Address
PO Box 34645
Seattle, WA 98124-1645
*Packages and overnight deliveries should be shipped to the Seattle physical address.

Seattle Office
3000 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121

Everett Office
2906 Colby Ave | Suite 101
Everett, WA 98201

Request an appointment

Schedule a free consultation >