If you are an employee who has suffered an on-the-job injury or illness that is related to your work activities, you may qualify for extensive workers' compensation benefits. However, in order to determine your eligibility for these benefits, you must first initiate the claims process by filing a workers' compensation report. In many jurisdictions, these forms are referred to as accident reports or injury reports, and employers are required by law to provide the necessary paperwork to injured workers within 24-48 hours after the accident has occurred. Although the specific details required by these reports may vary, most ask for basic identifying information about the injured employee, detailed information about the circumstances and nature of the accident, information about the worksite and location, and information about the employee's medical treatment, medical history, and any applicable pre-existing conditions. Although these reports have traditionally been distributed in paper form, a growing number of companies are introducing Internet-based accident reports. If you have questions about how to file an accident report in your jurisdiction, contact a representative of your state's workers' compensation bureau.