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If I am injured due to an accident or occupational disease (i.e. repetitive stress, bacterial infection, etc) what do I do to protect my right to compensation under the DBA?

April 26, 2017Accident bacterial disease infection Occupational protect repetitive stress

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If I am injured due to an accident or occupational disease (i.e. repetitive stress, bacterial infection, etc) what do I do to protect my right to compensation under the DBA?

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• The law states that you must notify your employer within 30 days of the accident of your injury. A claim for compensation must be filed with the U.S. Department of Labor within one (1) year of the accident or last payment of compensation disability benefits.