Metropolitan Casualty Insurance v. Maloney

"The right to compensation under this title shall be forever barred unless a claim is filed with the Department of Industrial Kelations within one year after the accident.” Code, § 114-305. There is also a provision in the workmen’s compensation act that, “If the employer and the injured employee or his dependents fail to reach an agreement in regard to compensation under this title, . . either party may make application to the department for a hearing in regard to the matters at issue and for a ruling thereon. Immediately after such application has been received, the department shall set a…