Report the injury as soon as possible to your employer. They are responsible then for notifying the insurer and filing a First Report of Injury. Your employer may then direct you to see a doctor for examination and may supply a list of approved providers.
You should do everything in a timely fashion, including contacting an attorney as soon as possible so that your rights are protected from day one.
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