Hurt At Work
G.L. c. 152, § 41 — notice as soon as practicable, and a claim within four years
Four years from knowing it was the job. In Massachusetts, a workers' compensation claim is filed within four years from the date the employee first became aware that the disability was caused by the employment, and notice of the injury is given to the insurer or employer as soon as practicable. In a death, the claim is made within four years after the death.
A notice is not invalid because it misstates the time, place or cause of the injury, unless it was meant to mislead and did. A lack of notice does not bar the claim if the insurer, employer or agent knew of the injury, or the insurer was not prejudiced.
Sources for this section (2)
- G.L. c. 152, § 41 — Notice and limitation for workers' compensation claims
- G.L. c. 152, § 44 — Inaccuracies in and want of notice
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Massachusetts attorney.