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I got hurt at work in Florida. When do I have to report it?
Workers’ compHow to fileFloridaChecked Nov 5, 2026
From K.Actuary, founded by Sangmin Kwon, ASA · sources checked 2026-11-05 · Source: Florida Division of Workers' Compensation · How to report an injury View original ↗
In short
- Report the injury within 30 days.
- Count from the accident, or from when a doctor says it is work-related.
- If you wait too long, your claim may be denied.
What this means
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation says to report a work accident as soon as you can. Do it no later than 30 days after the accident. You can also count 30 days from the day a doctor says your injury is work-related [1]. If you wait longer than 30 days, your claim may be denied [1].
Your next step
Report the injury to your employer in writing now and keep a copy. Deadline in the source: 30 days.
Check it yourself
The page gives no other filing steps or later deadlines: "Don't know yet". Florida's Division of Workers' Compensation help line is on the same website.
Where this comes from (1)
[1] Florida Division of Workers' Compensation · How to report an injury · checked 2026-11-05
You should report the work-related accident as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the date the accident occurs, or within thirty (30) days of the date the doctor says you are suffering from a work-related injury. Failure to report your injury or illness within (30) days may result in your claim being denied.
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