Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 34, August 23, 2024
Section 67-903 - Fatality, Statement on Liability RequiredA. When the Commission is notified a fatality has occurred, the Commission's Claims Department requests a statement from the employer's representative on liability.(1) The employer's representative shall file a reply in writing with the Claims Department at least thirty days from the date of the Commission's inquiry.(2) The letter must state the employer's position on liability and that all known beneficiaries have been reported.(3) The Claims Department will send a copy of the letter to all reported beneficiaries and request from the known beneficiaries the names and addresses of any other beneficiaries.(4) Failure of the employer's representative to respond may result in a fine imposed against the employer's representative. Failure to reply is deemed a denial of liability.B. If the employer's representative determines upon good faith investigation there are no known beneficiaries, it may attach a Form 19 to the letter filed according to A above.C. The file may be reopened by filing a Form 52 according to R.67-207.