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Rights of the Person Affected by Mutual Legal Assistance
Procedural rights of persons targeted by an international MLA request in Switzerland: information, participation and remedies.
Facilitated Naturalisation in Switzerland: Detailed Conditions
Conditions for facilitated naturalisation in Switzerland: spouse of a Swiss citizen (art. 21 SCA), material conditions (art. 12 SCA), third-generation foreigners (art. 26 SCA) and detailed procedure.
What to Do in a Dispute with an Insurance Company?
Actions in Dispute with Insurance: Challenging a Decision, Ombudsman, Judicial Proceedings and Timeframes under the LCA and Social Legislation In case of a dispute with an insurance company, one may challenge their decision. The ombudsman for general insurance (Ombudsdienst für die allgemeine Versicherung) can be contacted to mediate disputes. If mediation is unsuccessful, judicial proceedings may be initiated according to the provisions of the Law on Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance (LCA) and social legislation. The timeframe for challenging a decision typically involves submitting an objection within **30 days** after receiving the insurance company's decision. For judicial proceedings, the claim must generally be filed within **6 months** from the date when the insured became aware of the damage or the refusal to pay compensation. For specific legal references and detailed procedures, one should consult the relevant articles in the Code of Obligations (CO), ATF decisions for case law guidance, and other pertinent social legislation.
Accident Insurance (AIA) in Switzerland: Coverage and Benefits
Complete guide to compulsory accident insurance (AIA) in Switzerland: occupational and non-occupational accidents (art. 6-8 AIA), daily allowances, disability pensions and survivor benefits.
Alternatives to Litigation in Switzerland
Alternative dispute resolution: mediation, arbitration, conciliation and negotiation. Advantages and legal framework under the CPC and PILA.