Cost
No administrative fee; rights depend on recognition of the injury
Healthcare
HealthcareEditorially reviewed 02/09/2026
Recognition of a work injury
Report the injury, secure medical documentation and start the recognition procedure with HZZO.
Usual time
Depends on documentation and establishing the circumstances
Responsible institution
HZZO
How to apply
This procedure has one application method.
In person or by another permitted method
Submit the application to the competent institution following its current instructions.
Required documents
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In person or by another permitted method
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Steps
In person or by another permitted method
- 1
Seek medical help and report the event immediately
Notify your employer without delay and secure an accurate description of the circumstances.
- 2
Submit the work-injury report within eight days
The report is generally submitted by the employer, self-employed person or activity organiser to the HZZO regional office for the person's residence or temporary residence, or the employer's registered office.
- 3
Start the procedure if no report was submitted
At your request, the report is submitted by the selected family-medicine doctor; the insured person may also apply to HZZO, and after death a family member may do so.
- 4
Provide the requested documentation
Attach medical findings and evidence connecting the injury with work.
- 5
Follow the decision and related rights
Recognition affects salary compensation and other insurance rights.
Prices and deadlines
| Procedure | Price | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Procedure cost The final amount depends on the applicable tariff and circumstances of the individual application. | No administrative fee; rights depend on recognition of the injury | Depends on documentation and establishing the circumstances |
Important notes
- Not every injury occurring during working hours is automatically recognised as a work injury.
- If HZZO does not receive a report within eight days, the insured person has at most three years from the end of that period to start the procedure.
- Serious and fatal injuries have additional reporting duties to competent authorities.
Common mistakes
- Not documenting the circumstances immediately.
- Missing the eight-day reporting deadline.
- Confusing the report with simply opening sick leave.
Institutions
Official sources
Information was editorially reviewed on 02/09/2026. Before applying, check the latest information on official websites.
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