04/22/2026
Steps you need to take if you injured at work
1. Report your injury to a supervisor or your employer. You need to notify your supervisor right away about the injury. If you don’t, then you may lose your ability to claim workers’ compensation. Even if the injury seems minor at the time, report it. After all, some injuries do not become painful until a day, a week, or even a month after the fact.
2. Fill out an Injury Report in the workplace. You will need to fill out an injury report in your workplace. Ask for a copy which will be used when filing a claim. Date of injury supposed to be the same that you will give to medical provider
3. Get medical attention. It is important to see a doctor right away and to explain that the injury occurred at work. Your doctor will put this in your medical records which will later be used during your workers compensation claims. Ask your employer to send email, fax or call to the clinic for prior authorization of your visit.
4. Keep records of all your claims and expenses, no matter how minor they seem. Make copies in case the receipts are damaged or fade.
