[Date]
Dear [First name],
I am shocked to hear you have had a workplace accident.
[Name] told me a load-bearing beam collapsed strewing construction material on the workers below.
I am also sorry to hear one of your co-workers was killed in the accident. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
[Name] also told me your shoulder bore the brunt of the accident and that you are facing surgery spread out over a year and half. The thought of being out of action for so long scares me just as much as it scares you.
But there's nothing anybody can do about it.
Fate seems to have thrown you a curve. Knowing you as well as I do, I am expecting a home run from you!
You've never let anything hold you down for long. I'm sure you are going to be better off in spite of the accident.
I heard you and the guy who died were close and you are thinking of doing something for his family.
I hope you don't mind, I've enclosed a check in your name. Make use of it as you wish. I've also passed around the word and you should be receiving more checks in the coming days and weeks.
That said, if there's anything I can do for you, do let me know.
Take care.
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