Hurt on the Job
820 ILCS 305/6 — notice to the employer within 45 days, and a claim within 3 years
Notice of the accident is given to the employer as soon as practicable, and not later than 45 days after it. It gives the approximate date and place of the accident if known, and may be oral or written.
Who handles this in Illinois: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission; and legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Illinois directory.
| The claim | Filed with the Commission within |
|---|---|
| The claimNo compensation has been paid | Filed with the Commission within3 years after the date of the accident |
| The claimCompensation has been paid | Filed with the Commission within2 years after the last payment, if that is later |
Injuries from radiological materials or asbestos have longer periods of their own in the same section. A claim not filed in time is barred.
Sources for this section (1)
- 820 ILCS 305/6 — 820 ILCS 305/6
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Illinois attorney.