If you were hurt at work and if you believe your employer hires more than five employees, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The first step, then, is to report your injury to your employer. Workers’ compensation law requires that you report your injury to your employer very soon after you are hurt at work. Some states require you to report the injury within only a few days after your injury. To make sure that you do not lose your ability to recover benefits, make sure that you report your injury to your employer, ideally in writing, as soon as you are physically able.