Report a workplace accident
Reporting of a work-related or commuting accident by the employer to the relevant workers' compensation association or accident insurance fund.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Report a workplace accident mit dem zuständigen Unfallkasse in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Medical Report · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen
How to proceed
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First aid / See a sports medicine doctor
The designated physician documents the injury.
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The employer reports the accident
Notify the workers' compensation insurance association or accident insurance fund within 3 days if the inability to work lasts longer than 3 days.
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Medical treatment and, if applicable, benefits
Workers' compensation covers medical treatment, temporary disability benefits, and, if applicable, a disability pension.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Employees who have suffered a work-related injury resulting in more than 3 days of incapacity to work (reported by the employer).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 3 days
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Failure to meet the 3-day reporting deadline after becoming aware of the matter
- •The circumstances of the accident were not adequately documented
Common reasons for rejection
- •The accident is not related to the insured activity
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Arbeitsunfall melden?▼
In der Regel ca. 3 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %