Report a work, commuting or school accident to the statutory accident insurance provider

You can report a work or commuting accident online.

• Complete the online form on the service portal of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) by answering the questions about the accident.
• If possible, have information about your responsible accident insurance institution and membership number ready. This will enable your report to be forwarded to the correct accident insurance institution more quickly.
• Your report will be processed as soon as we receive your online form. Once you have completed the web form, you will receive a copy of the accident report to download and the contact details of your accident insurance provider.
• The statutory accident insurance or accident insurance fund will then automatically check which benefits are payable. You do not need to submit another application.

Note: The injured person should consult an accident insurance physician after the accident at work. They have special knowledge and experience in the field of accident medicine. In an emergency, rapid medical assistance is of course important and any doctor can be consulted.

• Accident to your employee at work, on the way to work or at school, as a result of which they are likely to be unable to work for more than 3 days
• Accident involving schoolchildren, students or in kindergarten that requires medical treatment

You do not need to submit any documents.

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• § Section 193 Seventh Book of the German Social Code (SGB)
• § Section 2 Ordinance on the notification of insured events under statutory accident insurance (UVAV)
• § Section 8 Seventh Book of the German Social Code (SGB)

• Appeal
• Detailed information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the notification from your employer's liability insurance association or accident insurance fund.

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: No

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: No

22.12.2022