If you’ve just been hurt in a work injury, time is of the essence. Here’s what you have to do right now to protect your rights as a wounded worker.  - Report the incident. Winning a lawsuit becomes so much harder when it involves a work injury not reported promptly. The defendant, insurance company, or defense attorney can easily argue that there’s no proof the injury even happened. - Seek work injury treatment right away. In emergency situations, going to the hospital or an urgent care facility may seem obvious. Even non-emergency injuries should be checked out promptly, or you could risk aggravating the damage. - Speak to an attorney early on, before you have to provide official statements or sign a bunch of paperwork. In the case of a work injury, the insurance company and even your own employer may not have your best interests at heart. A work injury attorney representing you will.