A bad fall down the stairs in the office, discomfort while loading a truck, intoxication caused by the deterioration of heating appliances... As soon as the accident, which occurred "by the fact or in the course of work", caused injuries or other ailments, the employee benefits from special and advantageous compensation.
The legislation is not limited to these cases… When the employee dies following an accident at work or an occupational disease, it is the turn of the relatives to obtain compensation through the payment of an annuity.
The first steps to take following the accident : the employer makes a declaration to the primary health insurance fund within 48 hours (Sundays and public holidays not included). This carries out an investigation to verify that it is indeed a professional accident, and not a private one. Then it sends a notification to the family of the victim (particularly the spouse) and, if necessary, asks them for additional information.
Finally, it pays the pension to the relatives who are entitled to it. If necessary, the National Federation of Accidents at Work and
