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South Dakota Workers' Compensation FAQs

• Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
  A: State law requires employees to give written notice of an injury to their employer within three business days. Employees who fail to do so risk the loss of their … More
• Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
  A: The South Dakota Worker`s Compensation Law covers all employers with limited exceptions. Some employees that are exempt include: Domestic servants, unless working for … 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: The employee has the right to make the initial selection of medical practitioner and must notify the employer of his selection prior to treatment or as soon as … More
• Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
  A: If a work­related injury prevents an employee from working for at least seven consecutive calendar days, he or she is entitled to temporary total disability … More
• Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
  A: If an employee is released to part­time or modified work and the employer can accommodate the restrictions, state law obligates the employee to accept the … More
• Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
  A: If there is disagreement about the claim, either party may ask the Division of Labor and Management to conduct a mediation. The mediation is held by telephone with a … More

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