Information on Questions Regarding Accident Reports from Students
Dear Members of Staff, Dear Students,
Every accident resulting in physical injury or death is tragic. In such cases, those affected are particularly dependent on quick and unbureaucratic help. The University of Greifswald also strives to provide the best possible assistance in situations in which students have had an accident.
In order to be able to settle claims quickly through the federal state’s statutory accident insurance provider, the Unfallkasse Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, it is necessary to report accidents.
We would like to take this opportunity to pass on important information and advice to you and ask you to forward this information in an appropriate form to the students at our University.
Who is responsible for reporting the accident?
If students at the University of Greifswald have had an accident, this responsibility lies with the heads of the relevant institutes and organisational units at our University. Before this can happen, the student who has had the accident must report it to the relevant member of staff. Often, only those involved can provide the information and facts to be included in the accident report.
Which accidents must be reported?
All accidents requiring medical assistance and treatment must be reported. Specifically, these are:
1. Accidents related to attending the higher educational institution (classic workplace accident).
2. Accidents during classes provided by University Sport (sports accident).
3. Accidents on the way between home and the University, covering the direct route from the University to the place of residence and vice versa (commuting accident).
Which forms need to be filled out?
An Accident Report must be submitted if insured persons are killed or injured to such an extent that they require medical treatment as a result of actions related to their visit to the University or an accident on the way to or from the University.
In the event of accidents on the way to or from University Sport classes, or accidents that occur in connection with or during University Sport classes, additional questionnaires must be completed and stamped and signed by the relevant institution. This is the Commuting Accident Questionnaire for Students.
University Sport’s Questionnaire is usually sent to those affected after the accident has been reported to the Unfallkasse M-V. After completing the questionnaire, it must be handed in to the instructor of the sports class.
How and how fast must the accident report be submitted?
The accident report must be submitted to the Unfallkasse M-V by the respective institution within three days of becoming aware of a student accident. At the University of Greifswald, the accident report is prepared by the affected organisational unit and first forwarded to the Health and Safety Office. It is then checked and registered there. The company number (membership number) and the authority responsible for the institution are also noted on the accident report. The documents are then forwarded to the Unfallkasse M-V as soon as possible.
Thank you for your help!
Ralf Kolbe
Health and Safety Officer