Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 616C.020 - Claim for compensation: Requirements for injured employee, dependent or representative to file claim; form1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an injured employee, or a person acting on behalf of the employee, shall file a claim for compensation with the insurer within 90 days after an accident if:(a) The employee has sought medical treatment for an injury arising out of and in the course of his or her employment; or(b) The employee was off work as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of his or her employment.2. In the event of the death of the injured employee resulting from the injury, a dependent of the employee, or a person acting on behalf of the employee, shall file a claim for compensation with the insurer within 1 year after the death of the injured employee.3. The claim for compensation must be filed on a form prescribed by the Administrator.(Added to NRS by 1993, 661)-(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.501)(Added to NRS by 1993, 661)-(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.501 )