We take on the job injuries very seriously. Our goal with an injured person is to assist that person to a full recovery as quickly as possible. We also understand filing a new injury claim or reopening an old claim and dealing with the paperwork may seem overwhelming and we will help you with this process. If you have any questions about a job related injury, please call any one of our three clinics. What is Industrial Insurance? May I choose my doctor? Will L&I pay my medical bills? May I change doctors once my claim is filed? What to do if you have been injured: 1. Report your injury or exposure to your employer as soon as possible. Your employer needs to know about your condition and what caused it. Otherwise, he or she may ask to deny your claim. 2. File your claim with L&I by completing a Washington State Fund Report of Industrial Injury. We will help you fill out this form when you are first seen for your workplace injury. You complete the first section. After examining you, the doctor will complete the second section and send copies to L&I and your employer. Injury claims must be filed within one year. 3. Stay in touch with your employer. Let your employer know how you are doing and if time loss is involved, when you expect to return to work. If you are unable to do your old job, discuss the possibility of other work you may be able to do during your recovery. 4. Communicate with your doctor. Good communication between your doctor and your claim manager is essential to the smooth delivery of benefits. You need to maintain open, honest communication with your doctor regarding your condition and work status so that he can discuss any problems with your claim manager. 5. Work closely with your claim manager. Your claim manager will be responsible for seeing that you get all benefits to which you are entitled. Your claim manager's name and phone number will appear on the notice enclosed with your first time-loss compensation check. For best service, always include your claim number when you write to them and have it ready when you call. Let them know immediately if you move, change phone numbers, change doctors or cannot keep a claim-related appointment.