what can i do since i got hurt at work a yr. ago

You should immediately contact a local employment law attorney to discuss your situation.  There are varying statutes of limitations that may become relevant, and which may bar you from pursuing any claims you may have.  It would be wise to contact a local attorney to determine how to proceed and what the statutes in your state are. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.