Health insurers are bracing for enormous costs after the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana.
Switzerland’s accident insurer Suva says treating a single severe burn victim can cost up to one million francs in the first year alone, with long-term care often required for life.
With 83 people still hospitalised, total costs could exceed CHF 130m.
In addition, parents of seriously injured children under 18 are allowed to take work leave with income shortfall being covered by insurance.
Suva says it will seek reimbursement once criminal liability has been established.
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