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South Dakota: workers' comp deadlines

How quickly you must tell your employer about a work injury, and the deadline to file a workers' compensation claim.

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Deadline to tell your employer	3 business days, in writing
Deadline to file a claim	2 years after the insurer denies in writing (3 years from injury in some cases)
Claim law	SDCL § 62-7-35
Deadline for a death claim	2 years

The claim deadline depends on when the insurer denies the claim; check SDCL § 62-7-35.

General information only, not legal, insurance or financial advice. Not affiliated with any government agency. Exceptions can apply. Confirm with the state agency, the court or a licensed professional in South Dakota.

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How we checked this

Claim deadlines come from a law-firm compendium that cites each statute. Notice deadlines were compared across two 50-state tables; where they differed we used the statute. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.

Cross-checked sources agree   Checked on official source confirmed on a government, court or legislature site   From a statute-cited table one detailed source   Under review sources disagree; read the note and the law.