How many days do I have to report a work injury in Florida

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The two deadlines you need to know

Under Florida rules, you generally have 30 days to report a work injury to your employer, and 2 years to file a workers' compensation claim. These are general deadlines and they have exceptions. Confirm your exact deadline with the Division of Workers' Compensation or an attorney. This is not legal advice.

What to do in the first 24 hours

Do these things, in order, while the details are fresh:

Write down what happened, when, who saw it, and what hurts.
Report the injury in writing, not just verbally.
See the authorised doctor.
Take photos and get witness names.
Know what not to sign until you understand it.

Your right to a doctor

Florida's workers' compensation rules give you a right to see a doctor. The material behind this guide doesn't spell out further details about choosing a doctor beyond that right. For any specific medical decision, ask a professional. In an emergency, call 911.

If your claim is denied or disputed

If your employer disputes your claim, or it gets denied, talk to a workers' compensation attorney. Free consultations are standard. You can also call Florida's free Employee Assistance Office at 1-800-342-1741.

What this guide can't tell you

This is general information based on Florida Statutes chapter 440 and public Division of Workers' Compensation guidance. It is not legal or medical advice. Rules differ by employer type, and deadlines have exceptions. It's also not clear whether anything you type into a tool like this is stored anywhere, so treat your written description as something you keep for yourself. Always confirm with the agency or a professional.

What to do next

Describe what happened in your own words. The free tool reads your own description and gives you the first-24-hours checklist, the Florida deadlines, and a dated incident statement you can keep — in English or Spanish.

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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.