Angleton v. Foster Wheeler Construction Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The district court denied the claim and the workman appeals. Where necessary to differentiate between appellees, we will refer to them as the respondent and the insurance carrier.

The issue on appeal is whether the claim was filed within the one hundred twenty day period provided by G. S. 1949, 44-520a. The period in controversy is the time between the last furnishing of medical treatment and the filing of the claim. The furnishing by an employer of medical treatment or care following injury is…