If you have been injured on the job, you may qualify for a wide array of benefits, including health care coverage for the treatment of your work-related injury or illness and temporary indemnity payments to help your family stay afloat financially during your recovery period. In addition, some states allow coverage for travel and transportation to and from medical appointments, as well as funds for vocational training if you are unable to return to your original occupation. In order to determine whether you will qualify for these benefits, you must initiate a work-related injury claim by following the procedure set forth in your state. In most situations, the first step involves filling out an accident report or injury report provided by your employer. Paired with some medical documentation, this form will be filed with the claims adjuster or insurance company your employer has hired to handle its workers' compensation claims. Soon afterward, you will receive notification that details the benefits you will be granted. If your request is denied, you will likely have the right to ask for an appeals hearing in the state workers' compensation system.