EMPLOYEE – This form must be filed with the Industrial Commission within two years of the date of injury or occupational disease or your claim may be barred. Notice shall be given to the employer immediately after the accident or as soon as practicable and within 30 days.
Form 18-Employees Notice of Accident
Employer must furnish a copy of this form, as completed, to the employee or the employee’s representative when submitted to the Insurance Carrier or Claims Administrator for transmission to the Commission. Every question must be answered. This Form 19 must be transmitted to the Commission through your insurance carrier/claims administrator, and is required by law to be filed within 5 days after knowledge of accident. Employer must also give employee a blank Form 18.