Texas § LA.409.004 - EFFECT OF FAILURE TO FILE CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION

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§ LA.409.004. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO FILE CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION

EFFECT OF FAILURE TO FILE CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION. Failure to file a claim for compensation with the division as required under Section 409.003 relieves the employer and the employer's insurance carrier of liability under this subtitle unless: (1) good cause exists for failure to file a claim in a timely manner; or (2) the employer or the employer's insurance carrier does not contest the claim. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7 ), Sec. 3.136, eff. September 1, 2005.

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