Missing a single statutory filing deadline can permanently bar you from receiving benefits.
Timeline: Within 7 Days
You must report any workplace accident to your employer in writing using a Form C-1 within 7 days of the incident.
The C-1 is the employee's written notice that a work injury or occupational disease occurred. Official Nevada materials describe giving notice to the employer as soon as practicable and no later than 7 days after the incident or after the employee knew or should have known that the condition was work-related.
This notice is separate from a medical claim form. Providing C-1 notice does not by itself complete treatment reporting or employer filing steps described in other official forms.
Timeline: Within 90 Days
A formal claim must be filled out at a medical facility and signed by your treating physician within 90 days of the injury date.
The C-4 is completed in connection with medical treatment for a work injury. Official WCS materials discuss seeking treatment within 90 days and describe provider responsibilities for filing the form. Workers typically complete their portion with the treating provider rather than through this educational page.
Official timeframes and filing duties are summarized in DIR/WCS publications. Verify the current version on the official forms page or timeframe document before relying on any date.
Timeline: Within 30 Days
The workers' compensation insurer has 30 days from receipt of your C-4 form to formally accept or deny your claim.
Timeline: Within 70 Days
If your claim is denied or your benefits are altered, you have exactly 70 days from the date on the determination letter to appeal.
Importantly, the Request for Hearing form MUST be file stamped by the Department of Administration, Hearings Office, before the expiration of the appeal deadline. Placing the Request for Hearing in the mail on the due date will result in an untimely appeal and dismissal of your case.