http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Comp-Claim/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free legal forms and free legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Comp-Claim/Federal/how-do-i-file-a-workers-compensation-claim.html <p><font face="Arial">Ask your employer for a copy of the claim form to report a work injury or illness to your employer.&nbsp; Many state workers compensation agencies have a standardized claim form as well.&nbsp; Follow the instructions on the form, complete the &quot;employee&quot; section&quot; and sign and date it.&nbsp; Make sure you keep a copy for your records.&nbsp; The employer will fill out the &quot;employer&quot; section.&nbsp; You can submit the form to your employer in person or by mail, but if you use mail it is usually recommended to send it by certified mail (return receipt requested) so you have a record of the date it was mailed and received.&nbsp; </font></p> Workers Comp Claim FAQs Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:41:07 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Comp-Claim/Federal/what-is-the-next-step-after-i-file-a-workers-.html <font face="Arial">Generally, your employer's workers compensation carrier or insurance company must respond&nbsp;with the status of your claim within a certain&nbsp;number of&nbsp;days after your file your claim.&nbsp; The timeframe may vary by state.&nbsp; In many states, the insurance company must&nbsp;provide you with a written response about your claim.&nbsp; If you don't recieve a response, call your employer's insurance comapny to find out the status of your claim.&nbsp; </font> Workers Comp Claim FAQs Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:50:08 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Comp-Claim/Federal/is-there-a-deadline-by-which-i-must-file-my-w.html <p>Yes.&nbsp; The deadline for filing a claim for workers compensation coverage varies by state, so you should check the laws in your state for the deadline.&nbsp; </p> Workers Comp Claim FAQs Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:52:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Denial-of-Benefits-and-Appeals/index.html Free Denial of Benefits and Appeals FAQs Workers' Compensation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Employer-Responsibilities/index.html Free Employer Responsibilities FAQs Workers' Compensation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Work-Injury/index.html Free Work Injury FAQs Workers' Compensation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Worker-Compensation-Board/index.html Free Worker Compensation Board FAQs Workers' Compensation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Worker-Compensation-Insurances/index.html Free Worker Compensation Insurance FAQs Workers' Compensation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation-Law/index.html Free Worker's Compensation Law FAQs Workers' Compensation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation-Benefits/index.html Free Workers Compensation Benefits FAQs Workers' Compensation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation-Fraud/index.html Free Workers Compensation Fraud FAQs Workers' Compensation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:54 GMT