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Practical Guide
Within what time limit can you claim after an accident?
The civil action for tortious liability is barred by 3 years from the day the injured party becomes aware of the damage and its perpetrator, and in any case by 10 years from the damaging act (art. 60 al. 1 CO, revised version 2020). For bodily injury, the absolute limitation period is extended to 20 years (CO…
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Applicable law articles
Critical Deadlines
- Identification of the Applicable Time Limit — immediate
- Formal notice and interrupting act — before the deadline (CO 60 / CO 135 / LCR 83)
- Negotiation Period After Interruption — new deadline (3 years from interruption)
- Civil action before the court — before fresh limitation period (CO 60 / CPC 197)
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