Start with the issue actually in dispute
Employer refuses to report injury is mainly a problem of proof of notice and independent claim options. Build the file around the written notice, dated record, or event that created the problem.
Documents to gather
Emails/texts, witness names, incident details, medical record, and state agency reporting instructions.
Questions to answer before acting
- What changed, on what date, and who made the decision?
- Is there a written notice or only a phone conversation?
- Which medical, wage, employment, or incident record directly addresses the dispute?
- What state or federal agency procedure controls the next step?
- Is there a separate employment, third-party, leave, or discrimination issue that should not be mixed into the workers’ compensation question?
Important caution
Preserve proof that the employer was told and check the official state claim process.