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How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?

Other Maine Workers' Compensation FAQs

• Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
  A: The law requires almost all public and private employers to have workers` compensation coverage. The law defines employers as private employers, public employers, … More
• Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
  A: You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent … More
• Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
  A: For the first ten days, your employer has the right to select a health care provider to treat your injury. After the first ten days of treatment you may choose a … More
• Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
  A: If you miss more than 7 days of work because of an injury, you are entitled to receive weekly compensation benefits. If you lose between 7 and 13 days, you will be … More
• Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
  A: If you can return to work, but your injury stops you from earning as much as you used to earn, you may receive partial benefits. Partial benefits are equal to 80% of … More
• Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
  A: If your employer refuses to pay your claim they will file a Notice of Controversy. A Notice of Controversy is often called a NOC. The Notice of Controversy should … More