What can I do if I was hurt at work and my employer has not helped me yet? 28 Answers as of February 17, 2012

They are obligated to contact their workers compensation carrier, in fact, the workers' compensation insurance information should be posted at the workplace so you can contact them yourself. But do yourself a favor and call a lawyer who handles workers' compensation cases so that you're protected most importantly so you are getting the treatment you need before you get any worse.

Under Maryland law if you had an accidental injury at work, that injury is covered under Workers' Compensation. Your employer or their insurer is required to provide you with medical treatment under the statute.

Hire a lawyer that understands the system and phone the Iowa Industrial Commission and report the employer for not turning in the claim.

You can go to a doctor and tell them this is a work injury and they will usually contact your employer to obtain authorization to treat you. They may be able to obtain the information they need from your employer and its workers comp insurance company to allow them to treat you. You can file the claim yourself. Contact the Industrial Commission of Arizona for a Workers Report of Injury to obtain the form and fill it out and turn it in right then. The ICA will send it to your employer's workers comp insurance carrier and the company will then have 21 days to accept or deny your claim in writing to you. If denied, you must request a hearing in writing within 90 days. If accepted, you can obtain medical care from a physician you choose and you will be entitled to compensation if a doctor takes you off work or limits your work and you have a loss of earnings. You can also continue to try to contact your employer's workers comp carrier. Ask your employer for the name of the company and call them yourself. If you can get through to them and provide the information they need, that may be a faster way to obtain benefits than waiting for a hearing but you can get started now with all of these things.

As long as you properly reported the injury, which would be as soon as possible after your injury and to the appropriate person, such as your supervisor, then you have a valid worker's compensation claim. It is difficult to determine from your question whether you have received any medical care, and if so, who paid for it so far. I am going to assume from the information provided that you have not seen any medical provider for your injury as your employer and their worker's compensation insurance company has not authorized you to see anyone If your employer continues to do anything, then you should see your doctor as soon as possible. Make sure and report that it was a work injury. If they ask for the worker's compensation insurance information, tell them you do not have it yet. After going to the doctor, immediately tell your employer and ask them how they are going to pay for the bill and any other bills related to your injury. If your employer or their worker's compensation insurance company refuses to pay the doctor bill or any additional bills, then your only option is to file suit and force them to pay. Be aware that there are other workers' compensation rules you must follow (such as making sure you get referred before going to see a new doctor) during your medical treatment for your work injury. These other rules may be applicable to your case if you have seen a medical provider for your injury and your employer or their insurer has paid the bills. However, as noted above, I am answering your Question as if you not have seen a medical provider as it has not been authorized.

You should consult with a personal injury attorney who also handles workmen's compensation claims as soon as possible. The proper course of action will be determined by the specific facts of your injury, the circumstances surrounding the accident, and the laws of your state.

You can wait. You can complain. You can file a work comp lawsuit. You have plenty of options. If you are unsure how to best proceed, you should consult with a work comp attorney.

File a complaint with workers comp office or see a workers comp attorney.

You can file the worker's comp claim by yourself or through an attorney.

A worker's compensation claim should be filed as soon as possible. Since the accident occurred while you were in the course of your employment a c3 should be filed. IF you have not, you should contact a worker's compensation lawyer. Furthermore, depending on how the accident occurred you may have a third party claim.

Go to them and ask them to submit it to WC as there are time frames for putting this in. If they still won't, get the form and send it in yourself or report your employer to NYS. They cannot retaliate against you if you do. I'd give them a chance to do the right thing first.

Your best action is to create a paper trail. The company must report the matter to the carrier.

Call the Montana Dept of Labor in Helena and report your injury directly. They can see if your claim was filed by your company. You can call us if nothing happens within a few weeks. Montana.

See a workmen's comp attorney. Have sneaky suspiciion that if company has not reported or made appropriate actions that they may not have such coverage.

Federal law generally requires employers to post work comp information in a break room or common room on premises. That poster should provide you the identity of the company's work comp carrier and how to file a claim. You should not rely on the company to start the process, but should go directly to the work comp insurance company yourself.

Assuming this is an Illinois matter you can choose your own doctor who can refer you for an MRI and your employer and or their workers comp insurance will be responsible. This is contingent upon being hurt at work and or within the scope of your employment.

I would recommend finding a good worker's compensation attorney right away or at least let your employer know you intend to hire someone. Your medical condition is important and you need to make sure it is important to your employer if they refuse to work with you.