Sustaining an injury at work can be a stressful time for injured
workers. Work injuries can have significant consequences on injured
workers and their families. Although injured workers should
initially focus on their treatment and recovery, it is also
important for workers to keep in mind that there are strict time
limits which apply in making workers compensation claims.
What is the time limit to make a claim for Workers
Compensation in New South Wales?
Section 261 of the Workplace Injury and Management Act 1998
(NSW) outlines the time within which a claim for workers
compensation must be made.
The time limit to make a claim for workers compensation in New
South Wales is six (6) months from the date of injury or accident,
or, in the case of death, within six (6) months after the date of
death. However injured workers should not delay and aim to make a
claim as soon as possible.
