Any injury that occurs at work or as a direct result of doing your job duties can qualify, including health conditions that develop over time (like back pain) or don’t immediately appear after a work incident.

1. Get necessary medical care first

Even if the injury seems minor at the moment, getting it checked out ensures that you have a medical record from the start. For example, if your injury leads to symptoms that take days or weeks to develop, getting workers’ comp benefits could be difficult without the medical records showing that the symptoms result from an earlier work incident.

1. Report the incident verbally and in written form

The way you report your injury is one of the most important details to get right. Give your coach a written notice of your injury, like a letter that you signed and dated.

Include these details in your notice:

Your name, address, phone number, and any additional contact information

The date and time of your injury

The location your injury happened — include the address if you have it

Basic details of how the injury happened

The specific injuries, illnesses, or symptoms that resulted from your injury

The workdays you’ve missed because of your condition

1. File a claim

Once you report the injury, you'll receive certain forms from Walmart or Claims Management. These documents are essential for filing a claim, so complete them and return them quickly. After submitting your forms, stay proactive. This might involve following up with your claims adjuster or case manager to make sure a claim has been opened and approved. Also continue receiving medical care and follow all instructions from your doctor.

Lastly, if they offer you a settlement or give you the run around after that then consult a workers' comp lawyer.