Legal Protection: Enforce your rights without cost risk

Covers lawyer, court and procedure costs in key life areas.

Key Facts about Legal Protection

PurposeCovers lawyer, court and procedure costs

CostCHF 200–800/year depending on scope

Sum insuredCHF 300,000 to CHF 1,000,000

Self‑retentionTypically CHF 200–500

Waiting periodTypically 3 months (traffic immediate)

Lawyer choiceFree choice of lawyer

Quick Answers

What is legal protection insurance?

Covers lawyer, court and procedure costs so you can enforce your rights.

When is it worth it?

For tenants, employees, drivers and families; a single case can cost thousands.

What does it cost?

CHF 200–800/year depending on scope, sum and self‑retention.

What areas are covered?

Traffic, tenancy, employment, family and criminal law; plus options.

Covered legal areas

Traffic law: accidents, fines, disputes
Tenancy/home: rental disputes, neighbors, property
Employment: termination, wages, discrimination
Family law and inheritance
Criminal law defense and victim assistance

Costs & factors

Scope (number of areas), sum insured, self‑retention
Add‑ons: mediation, hotline, extended defense
Waiting periods and exclusions
Example tariffs and comparisons

Top Providers (CH)

DAS · ARAG · Zurich · AXA · Generali

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Essential Takeaways

Legal protection covers lawyer, court and procedure costs. Costs CHF 200–800/year. Sum insured CHF 300k–1M. Areas: traffic, tenancy, employment, family, criminal. Self‑retention CHF 200–500. Often 3‑month waiting period. Free lawyer choice.