Kansas workers\u2019 compensation claims involve three important deadlines, two of which can come up quickly, while the third is often overlooked. If you are injured at work in Kansas City, Wichita, or another Kansas community, missing a deadline could affect your ability to pursue benefits.<\/p>\n
Whether you work in construction, manufacturing, a warehouse, or another demanding work environment, a Kansas workers compensation lawyer can help you understand the rules that apply to your claim. SWL Injury Lawyers can review your situation, explain your options, and help you understand the next steps.<\/p>\n
Cont\u00e1ctanos en 844-SWL-WINS<\/a> hoy para un free case review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kansas workers\u2019 compensation<\/a> law sets strict deadlines for reporting injuries and pursuing benefits. Missing one can put your claim at risk, so it is important to understand these three key time limits.<\/p>\n Report it right away, and put it in writing. Don’t wait to see if it gets better.<\/p>\n Bajo K.S.A. 44-520<\/a>, the outside limit is the earlier of:<\/p>\n Notice can be spoken or written, but it has to include the time, date, and place of the injury; who was hurt; and what happened, and it has to be clear that you’re claiming workers’ compensation benefits or reporting a work-related injury. Telling a coworker you’re sore is not notice.<\/p>\n Give it to a supervisor or manager. In writing is better because if there’s a dispute about written notice, the burden is on you to prove it was received.<\/p>\n Reporting your injury is not the same as formally pursuing workers\u2019 compensation benefits. Under K.S.A. 44-534, you generally must file an application for hearing within tres a\u00f1os<\/b> of the accident or dos a\u00f1os <\/b>after the last payment of compensation, whichever is later.<\/p>\n Waiting too long can jeopardize your ability to pursue benefits. If your claim has been denied or payments have stopped, consider getting legal guidance about the deadline that applies to your circumstances.<\/p>\n For answers to other common questions, visit our workers\u2019 compensation FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n If someone other than your employer caused your injury, you have a separate negligence claim against them. That claim is where the money for pain, suffering, and the long-term effect on your life comes from. Workers’ comp doesn’t pay for any of that.<\/p>\n In Kansas, under K.S.A. 44-504, you generally have one year from the date of injury to file that lawsuit.<\/b> For a family bringing a claim after a work-related death, it’s 18 months.<\/p>\n If you don’t file in time, that cause of action is assigned to your employer, and your employer can pursue it instead of you.<\/p>\n One year. That’s the deadline that costs Kansas workers the most money, and it runs while you’re still in treatment and still waiting on the comp insurer.<\/p>\n If a motor vehicle collision caused your workplace injury, you may also have options through a car accident claim<\/a>. If you were hit by a vehicle, hurt by another contractor on a jobsite, or injured by defective equipment, call a Kansas workers compensation lawyer well before that year is up.<\/p>\n Under Kansas law, your employer is generally responsible for providing reasonably necessary medical treatment for a workplace injury. If you are injured at work, understanding who can authorize your care is important.<\/p>\n In most cases, your employer or its workers\u2019 compensation insurance carrier arranges the authorized medical care. However, if you are dissatisfied with the treatment provided, you may apply to the Kansas Director of Workers’ Compensation for authorization to change providers. The process generally allows you to choose from two providers submitted by the employer, subject to the applicable rules.<\/p>\n You may also consult your own doctor without prior approval, but the employer\u2019s liability for that care is generally limited to $800 in total<\/b> under K.S.A. 44-510h<\/a>. Important restrictions apply, including limits on using that visit to obtain a functional impairment rating for your workers\u2019 compensation case.<\/p>\n Before paying for treatment yourself or changing doctors, understand how the decision could affect your claim. A Kansas workers compensation lawyer can help you review your options and the rules that apply to your medical care.<\/p>\n A workplace injury can affect more than your health. For workers in Kansas City, Wichita, and surrounding communities, an accident on a construction site, in a warehouse, or while making deliveries by commercial trucks<\/a> along busy routes such as I-70 and I-35 can also mean missed shifts and lost income.<\/p>\n Kansas workers\u2019 compensation may provide medical care and wage-replacement benefits when an employee qualifies. Depending on the injury and its effect on the worker\u2019s ability to earn wages, additional disability or death benefits may also be available. The amount depends on the applicable law, earnings, and type of benefit.<\/p>\n For injuries occurring from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027<\/b>, Kansas lists the following workers\u2019 compensation benefit levels:<\/p>\nThree Important Kansas Workers\u2019 Compensation Deadlines<\/b><\/h2>\n
Deadline 1\u2014Report the Injury<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Deadline 2 \u2014 File The Claim<\/b><\/h3>\n
Deadline 3 \u2014 The One Everybody Misses<\/b><\/h3>\n
Choosing a Doctor for Your Kansas Work Injury<\/b><\/h2>\n
Can You Choose Your Own Doctor?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Kansas Workers\u2019 Compensation Benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n
Kansas Workers\u2019 Compensation Weekly Benefit Rates<\/b><\/h3>\n