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Herb  
#1 Posted : 19 December 2024 15:16:07(UTC)
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Herb

An accident happened yesterday at school and they already want a copy of the accident form by end of the day. Anyone else had a similar query and don’t they have to write in and officially request it.
Kate  
#2 Posted : 19 December 2024 16:14:15(UTC)
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Kate

There's nothing stopping you giving it to them is there?  So why do they "have" to wite formally?

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peter gotch on 19/12/2024(UTC)
Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 19 December 2024 16:52:11(UTC)
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Roundtuit

It depends on what content is present on your accident form - if there are names and other details from which anothers identity can be derived these should be redacted under GDPR (this is probably where your thought of a written request kicks in a "Subject Access Request").

Personally I would make a note or keep an annotated copy of what is provided.

I note you do not mention who "they" are - is it the i.p., their parent or representative, the union, the local authority or school board.

For a combination form (record of incident and investigation) I would inform the insurers before providing any additional information over and above the record of incident.

A demand of "end of the day" sounds like a barrack room lawyer is poking their nose in waving an idea of blame and claim - direct all communication to the insurer do not engage with such people.

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A Kurdziel on 20/12/2024(UTC), peter gotch on 22/12/2024(UTC), A Kurdziel on 20/12/2024(UTC), peter gotch on 22/12/2024(UTC)
Roundtuit  
#4 Posted : 19 December 2024 16:52:11(UTC)
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Roundtuit

It depends on what content is present on your accident form - if there are names and other details from which anothers identity can be derived these should be redacted under GDPR (this is probably where your thought of a written request kicks in a "Subject Access Request").

Personally I would make a note or keep an annotated copy of what is provided.

I note you do not mention who "they" are - is it the i.p., their parent or representative, the union, the local authority or school board.

For a combination form (record of incident and investigation) I would inform the insurers before providing any additional information over and above the record of incident.

A demand of "end of the day" sounds like a barrack room lawyer is poking their nose in waving an idea of blame and claim - direct all communication to the insurer do not engage with such people.

thanks 4 users thanked Roundtuit for this useful post.
A Kurdziel on 20/12/2024(UTC), peter gotch on 22/12/2024(UTC), A Kurdziel on 20/12/2024(UTC), peter gotch on 22/12/2024(UTC)
firesafety101  
#5 Posted : 19 December 2024 17:50:28(UTC)
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firesafety101

Who had the accident and where?  If at school I would expect the school to write the report and if so they don't need to ask for a copy.

My wife had an accident this year in a hotel and I made sure the hotel completed the accident fom and I received a copy on request.

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