§ 3208.1

California Labor Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

An injury may be either: (a) “specific,” occurring as the result of one incident or exposure which causes disability or need for medical treatment; or (b) “cumulative,” occurring as repetitive mentally or physically traumatic activities extending over a period of time, the combined effect of which causes any disability or need for medical treatment. The date of a cumulative injury shall be the date determined under Section 5412.

(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1024.)

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