120Time for taking proceedings generally

120 Time for taking proceedings generally (1) A proceeding for the recovery of compensation for an injury may continue only if— (a) notice of the injury (an injury notice) was given as soon as practicable after the injury happened, and before the worker voluntarily left the employment in which the worker was injured; and (b) the claim for compensation was made— (i) within 3 years after the injury happened; or (ii) if the worker was not aware of the injury when it happened—within 3 years after the worker became aware of the injury; or (iii) if the worker dies—within 3 years after the claimant became aware of the death. (2) However, a proceeding for the recovery of compensation for an injury may also continue if— (a) the Magistrates Court allows the proceeding to be maintained under section 120A (Proceedings on late claims); or (b) the proceeding may be maintained under section 124 (No notice or defective or inaccurate notice). Note An injured worker may give notice of an injury by making an entry in a register of injuries (see s 92).