E-0500 © EBBB ACCIDENT REPORTS
E-0500 © EBBB Adequate and prompt accident reporting is essential if similar accidents are to be prevented. If there are injuries or property damage, prompt reports are also vital in assuring the District of insurance coverage.
Reports will be filed on accidents that take place on school property or that involve school vehicles, students, or staff members on school-sponsored trips, including staff members on authorized school business trips. Such reports are required whether or not there are any immediately evident injuries or damage to property.
Injury accidents should be promptly reported to the District's liability carrier. The meaning of promptly is defined in the District's insurance policy with the carrier.
The administration shall establish procedures for filing accident reports, and shall make sure reports include details that (1) might be helpful in preventing similar accidents in the future, (2) are needed for filing insurance claims, and (3) might be important in case of litigation.
Adopted: date of manual adoption
LEGAL REF.: 10-7-13 NMSA
CROSS REF.: GBGC - Employee Assistance
GBGD - Workers' Compensation