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It doesn't have to be the traditional cheese rolling contest in the UK - there's also the risk of accidents during other vacation activities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Summer vacation, finally off on vacation - and then an accident happens. So that vacationers don't end up with a broken leg and the costs, some preparation is part of vacation planning.<\/p>\n

For what services are you insured?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employees who work at least eight hours per week are compulsorily insured against occupational and non-occupational accidents through their employer. In EU and EFTA countries, the compulsory accident insurance pays the same benefits as if you were insured in the corresponding country - with the exception of emergencies in which the accident victim suffers life-threatening injuries (see \"Better off in an emergency\" below). In other countries, it pays at most twice the daily rate that would have been paid for treatment in Switzerland. Especially when vacationing in countries with extraordinarily high medical costs such as the USA, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Japan, this amount is far from sufficient.<\/p>\n

Why are vacationers stuck with accident costs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have not taken out supplementary insurance in the form of vacation and travel insurance, you are insured for the General Section at home and abroad. However, tourists often end up unknowingly at the private doctor or private clinic - and pay dearly for this.<\/p>\n

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The following tips from Suva will help you to be well advised in the event of an accident abroad:<\/p>\n