Florida Workers' Comp Claims Kit

How to report a workplace injury

Phone: (844) 581-0828

For life-threatening medical emergencies, call 911

Preferred method: Submit the claim information online here

Another option to report a claim is via e-mail within 24 hours of the incident (or as soon as possible):

E-mail: claims@pieinsurance.com

In the e-mail, include the following information:

• Name of business
• Policy Number
• Reporting party’s contact information (name, phone, e-mail)
• The name, phone and e-mail address of injured employee
• Date of incident
• Location of incident (address and/or city, state)
• Description of incident

Reporting Requirement: 

• Report all job-related injuries to the insurance company within 7 days of discovery. 
• Provide a copy of the injury report to the injured worker (Form DFS-F2-DWC-1). 
• Report required wage information to the insurance company within 14 days of learning of an injury that will require the employee to miss work for more than 7 days or that results in a permanent impairment.

NOTE:  Penalties for late filing of a claim that was due to the employers failure to timely notify the insurer. If the First Report of Injury (DFS-F2-DWC-1) is filed late with the Division, due to the late reporting of the accident by the employer to the insurance company, the employer may be penalized.

Posting Notices

Prominently display the notice where each employee is likely to see the notice on a regular basis.

Fraud poster - English

Fraud poster - Spanish

Broken arm poster - English

Broken arm poster - Spanish

Employee facts - English

Employee facts - Spanish

Employer facts - English

Employer facts - Spanish

Reference Material

Florida Workers’ Compensation Web Site

Information for Employers - Workers' Compensation insurance is mandatory for most employers in Florida. Employers should have knowledge of the workers' compensation coverage requirements to ensure that they are complying with the law. Failure to have workers' compensation insurance puts employees at risk and subjects employers to penalties. Select from the topics below to learn more about the requirements and how they may affect your business.

Information for Employees

Injured Worker Frequently Asked Questions

What is the waiting period for lost wages in Florida:

No payment is due for the first 7 days of disability unless the disability lasts longer than 21 days, then the first 7 days will be paid retroactively.