Question 1

How long do I have to report a work injury in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Under Minn. Stat. § 176.141, you must give your employer notice of a work injury within 180 days (about 6 months) of when you knew or should have known the injury was related to your work. However, as a practical matter, you should report your injury as soon as possible. Delayed reporting can make it harder to prove your claim and may give the insurer grounds to dispute it. Written notice is recommended. This is general information, not legal advice.

Question 2

What is the statute of limitations for workers comp in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota has several limitation periods for workers' comp claims. Under Minn. Stat. § 176.151, you generally must file a claim petition within 3 years of the date of injury (or within 3 years of the last payment of compensation, whichever is later) for physical injuries, or 6 years for certain occupational diseases. There are also specific deadlines for reporting injuries to your employer (180 days under Minn. Stat. § 176.141). Missing these deadlines can bar your claim entirely. This is general information, not legal advice.

Question 3

How long does an employer have to file a First Report of Injury in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Under Minn. Stat. § 176.231, the employer must file a First Report of Injury (FROI) with the Department of Labor and Industry and the insurer within 10 days of knowledge of the injury (if it causes more than 3 calendar days of lost time or requires medical treatment beyond first aid). Failure to file timely can result in penalties against the employer. This is general information, not legal advice.

Question 4

How long do I have to file a claim petition in Minnesota workers comp?

Accepted Answer

You generally have 3 years to file a claim petition, measured from the date of injury or the date of last payment of compensation, whichever is later, under Minn. Stat. § 176.151. For occupational diseases, the period may be 6 years. If benefits have been voluntarily paid, each payment can restart the 3-year clock. However, do not wait—filing promptly protects your rights. This is general information, not legal advice.

Question 5

What is the deadline to object to a discontinuance in Minnesota workers comp?

Accepted Answer

When an insurer serves a Notice of Intention to Discontinue (NOID) benefits under Minn. Stat. § 176.238, you generally have 12 days to file an objection with the Office of Administrative Hearings. If you do not file a timely objection, the insurer may discontinue benefits on the date stated in the notice. If you object, benefits must continue until a workers' compensation judge rules on the dispute. This is general information, not legal advice.

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