WORKPLACE ACCIDENT REPORT

SAMPLE LETTER

Supervisor Name

Title

Employer Name

Address

Dear [Supervisor Name]:

I am respectfully presenting this letter as written notice that I was involved in a work-related accident on [date of incident] at approximately [time of incident]. [I was injured / I became ill] when [give clear details involving the accident, including what led up to it].

The following personnel witnessed the accident described above:

NAME	TITLE

Immediately following the accident, I spoke with [name of person with whom you spoke] and reported what happened, as described above. I [did/did not] receive treatment following the accident, which included [list any medical treatment obtained; if none, remove this part of the sentence]. I am currently in the process of having my injuries evaluated, and it is my understanding, thus far, that I have suffered the following injuries: [list the body parts injured without giving a specific diagnosis].

My medical provider, [doctor’s name], has placed me on [light duty/work restrictions] and has given me the following restrictions: [list restrictions]. Please let me know if you can accommodate these restrictions. If so, I’m kindly requesting a written letter describing my new job duties post-accident. I will learn more at my follow-up appointment on [date].

Due to uncertainties regarding the full extent of my injuries, my recovery plan, and the future treatment I may require, it will be necessary for me to file a workers’ compensation claim. If you could please provide me with the name of our workers’ compensation insurance carrier and the best way for me to file a claim with them, I would appreciate it. Also, please send me a copy of any reports or documents that you have already completed because of this workplace accident.

Please reach out to me any time if you need information regarding the accident, my injuries, and my restrictions. I appreciate your assistance as we work through this together.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

[Employee ID]

[Contact phone / email]

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