A Climber’s Fall: Who Pays for the Treatment Costs?
In an unfortunate incident in the Saxon Switzerland, a woman fell onto her climbing partner, resulting in severe injuries for the latter. Now, his health insurance is demanding reimbursement from her for the treatment expenses, which have amounted to €46,000 so far. The case has reached the attention of the Higher Regional Court in Dresden, which will have to determine the party responsible for covering the hefty medical costs.