The compulsory accident insurance for hang gliding is necessary for everyone who plans to practice this sport professionally. The requirements are dictated by the current law.
Flying a hang glider is not just romantic and exciting but also very dangerous activity. There is a huge number of risks because it is not very easy to control this aircraft. If someone falls from a big height the outcome is clear. But there are other extraordinary situations, including successful but incorrect landing.
Purchasing insurance for hang gliding, an athlete gets reliable guarantee of money compensation. The insurance company rates the damage received by the insured person and pays him or her certain amount. These funds can be spent for rehabilitation course, treatment and other necessary medical procedures.
Injuries in hang gliding
There is not only the risk of falling that can result in death. There are many other dangerous situations like in parachuting. The most common injuries are:
- Craniocerbral injuries;
- Spinal injuries;
- Various bone fractures. Broken legs, arms, collarbones, etc.;
- Bruises;
- Different wounds, cuts, lacerations;
- Joint, ligament and muscle injuries.
Causes may be different, whether it is poor preparation or ignoring the precautions and instructors’ recommendations. Some problems might be caused by defects of hang glider itself, for example damaged wheels.
Many people wonder why they get injured making their first flight. Some of them often put their hands forward, what is strictly forbidden to do. In contrast to the fragile bones of men, the hull of the hang glider is able to resist hard strokes against the ground.
Hang gliding insurance registration
If you don’t want to waste your time collecting papers you can register an insurance policy online at any time on SPORT.INSURE. You can also apply to our employees if you have any questions. It is possible to choose any insurance period up to 1 year. If you participate in any sport event where a hang glider flight is planned, you can cover yourself with insurance for the duration of this event. The price is always individual for each customer. There are different types of insurance policies. The basic ones are compulsory health insurance, voluntary health insurance and standard accident insurance. Policies which are valid overseas have to be purchased in addition to these basic ones.
The insurance compensations are guaranteed in cases of injuries or death of an athlete during a flight or when landing. The severity of injury and the category of disability affect the amount of payoffs. You can call us for additional information.