Injured? What you need to know

File a claim.
If you are injured at work, you and the doctor who treats you will fill out an accident report form. Your claim is filed when your doctor sends this report to L&I for processing. (NOTE: If your employer is self-insured, you will file your claim directly through them. Contact your personnel department for help.)
Make sure you: Complete all required paperwork. Know how to check the status of your claim. Cooperate with any requests for an independent medical exam. Understand your rights as an injured worker. Take advantage of light-duty job options. Find out: What your employer needs to do. What your doctor needs to do. What to do if injured while working out of state.  More about workers' comp claims  Claim information in Claim & Account Center