Can I file for workman’s comp for mental duress?
I was sexually harassed at work 3 years ago, and when I filed charges I received a lot of negative backlash. Now I am having symptoms of PTSD and have some severe issues that my psychologist thinks all stem from this incident.
Can I still file for workman’s comp? What can I do? Nothing was done to him, he was promoted.
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You generally have 2 years from the date of the incident/accident to file for Worker’s Compensation.
You waited 3 years.
You waited to long.
The statute of limitations for filing a compensation claim for an accidental injury varies from state to state. Therefore, the deadline may or may not have elapsed. We can’t be sure unless we know where you live.
The best recourse is to discuss with an attorney to if one can still be filed for your state. Initial consultations with a legal counsel is free, so no worries. Even if you have no money, the attorney doesn’t get paid unless you get a settlement.
Just a heads up and a warning. By proceeding with worker’s comp being claim for mental stress, you open yourself up to depositions and subpoena of your records. So if there is something in your personal life, history or records, past medical history, personnel file at the employers, etc… that you don’t want revealed, you need to think and be sure you want to proceed forward with the work comp case.
Good luck.