How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
Note: In Wyoming a report of injury is not a claim for benefits. All benefits must be applied for, using the appropriate Division form.
You must report your injury to your employer within 72 hours of the accident causing your injury.
You must also report your injury to the Division within 10 days of the accident causing your injury. This report must be in writing, on an injury report form provided by the Division. You may obtain the Wyoming Employee Report of Injury form from your employer or any Division office. This report must be signed, then returned to the Division.
Other Wyoming Workers' Compensation FAQs
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How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
A: Every employer employing one or more workers in the state is subject to workers` compensation. The State of Wyoming requires almost all employers to carry workers` … More -
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What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
A: You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent … More -
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If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
A: You may choose a primary physician or chiropractor to treat your workrelated injury, but you may not change doctors without prior written approval from the … More -
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When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
A: In Wyoming you must apply for Temporary Total Disability Benefits. A report of injury is not a claim for Temporary Total Disability Benefits. Application forms may be … More -
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If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
A: If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your … More -
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My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
A: If your employer objects to your reported injury and requests a hearing to determine if benefits should be paid in your case, you may request an Interim Benefit while … More
