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What to do if my employer won't report my injury
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If your employer won't report your injury
An employer refusing to report an injury does not erase your rights. You can still write down what happened, report it in writing yourself, and keep your own dated record. This page explains the general steps and Florida deadlines. It is not legal or medical advice.
Write it down now
- Write down what happened, when, who saw it, and what hurts, in your own words.
- Report the injury in writing, even if your employer is slow or resistant.
- See the authorised doctor for your care.
- Take photos and get witness names.
- Do not sign anything you don't understand.
Report it in writing anyway
If your employer won't file a report, put your report in writing yourself and keep a copy. A written, dated record protects you even if the employer never files anything. Under the Florida rules described here, you generally have 30 days to report the injury.
The Florida deadlines
These are general workers' compensation deadlines, based on Florida Statutes chapter 440 and public Division of Workers' Compensation guidance. They have exceptions, so confirm your exact deadline with the Division of Workers' Compensation or an attorney.
- 30 days to report the injury.
- 2 years to file a claim.
If the employer still won't cooperate
You are not on your own. Florida's free Employee Assistance Office can be reached at 1-800-342-1741. For a denied or disputed claim, talk to a workers' compensation attorney; free consultations are standard. For any emergency, call 911.
What to do next
This free tool reads what you describe about your injury, in your own words, and gives you the first-24-hours checklist, the Florida deadlines, and a dated written incident statement you can keep. It works in English and Spanish. It is not legal or medical advice — confirm your situation with the Division of Workers' Compensation or a professional.
Injury Report Helper is an informational tool based on Florida Statutes chapter 440 and public Division of Workers' Compensation guidance. It is not legal or medical advice; rules differ by state and by employer type, and deadlines have exceptions. Call 911 for any emergency. It is not affiliated with any employer, insurer, agency or law firm.