The date of injury, except in cases of occupational disease or cumulative injury, is that date during the employment on which occurred the alleged incident or exposure, for the consequences of which compensation is claimed.
Cal. Lab. Code § 5411
Limitations of Proceedings
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 36 Cal. App. 3d 698 - Hooker v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board (1974)
Most recently applied in 36 Cal. App. 3d 698 - Hooker v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board (January 1974)
Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1024.
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