Declaring a Workplace Accident

Any workplace accident must be reported to your employer within 24 hours, who will then inform CPAM. This declaration opens the right to full reimbursement for treatment related to the accident, without any out-of-pocket costs.

This page explains how to follow up this declaration, what information to provide, and offers a ready-to-use letter template, plus a tool to automatically generate your personalized letter.

When should you write this letter?

• You had a workplace accident and want to follow up your file;
• Your employer delayed declaring the accident;
• You want to provide additional details about the circumstances of the accident;
• You need to know the status of processing your reimbursement.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to follow up your file.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and social security number;
• The date, place, and circumstances of the accident;
• The employer's name and declaration number if any;
• Documents attached (initial medical certificate, accident declaration).

The more accurate this information is, the faster your file will be processed.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to CPAM must be written in French, as it is a French administration. Below is a template you can use as a basis.

[First name LAST NAME]
[Full address]
[Social security number]

CPAM of [Department]
[CPAM address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Follow-up on my workplace accident file

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am contacting you about my workplace accident that occurred on [date] at [employer].

[...]

→ The complete letter, tailored precisely to your situation and ready to send, is generated automatically in 3 minutes using the tool above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the deadline for the employer's declaration?

48 hours from when they learn of the accident.

What if the employer refuses to declare?

You can declare directly to CPAM within two years of the accident date.

Is reimbursement full in workplace accident cases?

Yes, usually 100% for treatment directly related to the accident.

What happens with temporary work stoppage due to the accident?

Higher daily benefits are paid than for regular sick leave.

Can I appeal if recognition as a workplace accident is refused?

Yes, you can submit an appeal supported by witnesses or additional documents.