Title 34, Chapter 9, Section 82
( 34-9-82)
(a) The right to compensation shall be barred unless a claim
therefor is filed within one year after injury, except that if
payment of weekly benefits has been made or remedial treatment has
been furnished by the employer on account of the injury the claim
may be filed within one year after the date of the last remedial
treatment furnished by the employer or within two years after the
date of the last payment of weekly benefits. (b) The right to compensation for death shall be barred unless a
claim therefor is filed within one year after the death of the
employee. (c) The claim shall be filed with the board and should contain such
information as may be prescribed by rule or regulation of the board. (d) The filing of any claim for injury or death under this chapter
with any of the board's offices throughout the state shall be deemed
proper filing with the board. |