[Statutory accident insurance--obligatory social accident insurance in Switzerland].

According to the new Accident Insurance Law, in Switzerland it is mandatory for all employees to be insured against accidents and occupational diseases. The legal bases, organization and implementation of this mandatory social accident insurance are described. Discussed in particular are the specific Swiss features, such as the inclusion of non-occupational accidents (leisure-time accidents), and special medical aspects in the assessment of incapacity, injury and occupational diseases.