Missouriworkers' comp filing deadline
Claim must be filed with division within 2 years of injury, death, or last payment under chapter (§287.430). Extended to 3 years if employer fails to file required report under §287.380.
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Notice to employer
Written notice within 30 days of accident (§287.420). For OD/repetitive trauma: 30 days after diagnosis. Failure excused if employer not prejudiced.
Filing with the state
Claim must be filed with division within 2 years of injury, death, or last payment under chapter (§287.430). Extended to 3 years if employer fails to file required report under §287.380.
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Exceptions and tolling
Statute-of-limitations rules have many exceptions that can extend or pause the clock. The most common in Missouri:
Occupational disease — discovery rule for notice
OD/repetitive trauma notice runs from diagnosis; filing follows same 2-year rule.
Death claim deadline
Survivors filing for death benefits typically have 2 years from date of death. This calculator does not yet handle death claims; consult a lawyer for those.
Attribution
- Last verified
- May 4, 2026
- Editorial review
- Statute linked to primary source