Hurt at Work guide
Hurt on the job?
Don’t let them brush it off.
Put what happened into plain words: how you got hurt, who you told, and where you got care. Write it down while it’s fresh.
ClearRecourse.com is not a law firm. This guide is information, not legal advice. There’s nothing to fill in or send. Updated October 2026.
Does this sound like what happened?
For example:
- You were injured on the job, and no one wrote it down.
- You were told not to report it, or to use your own health insurance.
- You were pushed back to work before you felt ready.
- Your work made you sick over time, like your back, hands, or lungs.
Each state runs its own workers’ comp system, with its own rules and time limits. This guide doesn’t say what you can get or what rules apply to your job.
Put the details in order
Write these down for yourself, in your own words. Nothing is entered or sent on this site.
What happened
The date, time, and place, what you were doing, and how you got hurt. If it built up over time, when you first noticed it.
Who you told, and when
The person you told at work, the date, and whether you told them in writing. Keep a copy if you did.
Where you got care
Each doctor, clinic, or hospital, the dates, and whether you told them it happened at work.
What happened next
What your employer or an insurance company said or did, any time off work, and any paperwork they gave you.
Medical papers, photos, messages, or the names of people who saw it may help you remember details. Nothing is uploaded on this site.
A few things worth knowing
Clear answers about this guide.
Does reading this guide decide anything about my situation?
No. This guide helps you put your own facts in order. ClearRecourse.com doesn’t give legal advice or say what the law requires.
Is there a time limit to report a work injury?
Each state sets its own rules, and some time limits are short. Your state’s workers’ comp office can tell you how reporting works where you work. Find your state’s office (dol.gov).
Are these notes sent anywhere?
No. The prompts are for your own notes. Nothing on this page is entered or submitted. There is no form or upload.
Is ClearRecourse.com a law firm?
No. ClearRecourse.com is a marketing and connection service, not a law firm. This site offers information only and doesn’t accept consultation requests.
Your next step
Your notes are yours to use however you choose.