For employees who have been injured in the course of carrying out work-related duties or responsibilities, paperwork and other administrative tasks are often a major part of the process of applying for and receiving workers' compensation benefits. Soon after the injury, most states require employers to provide the necessary work injury form and other paperwork to the injured employee. Although most employers are very conscientious about complying with all applicable legal requirements, some may seek to delay or disrupt the claims review process by failing to deliver necessary paperwork on schedule. If you are filing a workers' compensation claim, it may be beneficial to request a checklist of required paperwork from a representative of your union, or from the agency that oversees workers' compensation claims in your state. If you have reason to believe that your employer is not complying with all legal requirements in the workers' compensation process, it may be beneficial to contract the services of a qualified attorney.