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I have been a victim of an accident
Civil liability under Swiss law obligates the person who causes damage to repair it (art. 41 CO). The conditions are: an unlawful act (or omission), damage, a causal link, and fault (except for strict liability). Compensable damage includes: material damage…
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Applicable law articles
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- CO 46 — Damages in case of personal injury
- CO 47 — Moral damages
- CO 60 — Limitation of liability action
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