you need check your state law. Here is an example:
What is the deadline for filing a claim with L&I for
an on-the-job injury?
L&I or your self-insured employer must receive your claim application within one year of your injury date to file a claim. We must receive it within two years from the date of your doctor's diagnosis for occupational disease claims.
What is the deadline for filing a claim with L&I for
an on-the-job injury?
L&I or your self-insured employer must receive your claim application within one year of your injury date to file a claim. We must receive it within two years from the date of your doctor's diagnosis for occupational disease claims.