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January 07, 2010
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

Insured
The person(s) entitled to coverage in case of an accident or loss.

Premium
The money paid for an insurance policy based upon the coverage provided.

Exclusion
A contractual provision in an insurance policy that denies coverage for certain perils, persons, property, or locations.

Salvage
Property taken over by an insurer to reduce its loss.

Towing & Labor Coverage
Pays for towing charges when your car can’t be driven. Also pays labor charges, such as changing a flat tire, at the place where your car broke down.

Loss Due To Fire Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.

Liability Insurance
Coverage for a policyholder's legal liability resulting from injuries to other persons or damage to their property.

Collision
Pays for damage to your car caused by a collision with another vehicle or with any other object, regardless who was at fault.

Nonrenewal
The termination of an insurance policy at its normal expiration date.

Hearsay
Evidence based on what the witness has heard someone else say, rather than what the witness has personally experienced or observed.


Contact our New York Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Since 1994, The Annual Truck Accident Fatalities Increased By 13%
The annual rate of truck accident fatalities has increased by 13% since 1994. There has been a significant increase in the amount of trucks on the highways since 1994, rising from about 6.6 million to 7.9 million registered trucks. Collisions with trucks account for one out of every eight fatalities on U.S. roadways.

 


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What to Do in Case of an Accident
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67 Named In Largest Automobile Accident Fraud Ring Ever Charged In New York
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Risked The Life Of A State Employee
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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Insurer

Definition:
The insurance company providing the insurance.

Accident

Definition:
A collision involving an automobile and anything that causes damage to the automobile, including other automobiles, telephone poles, buildings, and trees.

Limited Tort

Definition:
Offers savings on your premiums. You are still able to recover all out-of-pocket medical and other expenses, however you are not able to recover non-monetary damages or receive payments for pain and suffering unless injuries are defined as serious.

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Hot Topics

 

  • DUI Car Accidents
  • Aggresive Driving
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Speeding Accidents

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New York Car Accident Lawyers

 
If you live in one of the following cities and have been in an auto accident you should contact an New York Car Accident Lawyers as soon as possible:

  • Astoria
  • Auburn
  • Bay Shore
  • Brentwood
  • Bronx
  • Brooklyn
  • Buffalo
  • Corona
  • Elmhurst
  • Elmont
  • Endicott
  • Fairport
  • Far Rockaway
  • Flushing
  • Forest Hills
  • Freeport
  • Hamburg
  • Hempstead
  • Huntington
  • Huntington Station
  • Ithaca
  • Jackson Heights
  • Jamaica
  • Jamestown
  • Levittown
  • Lindenhurst
  • Lockport
  • Long Beach
  • Massapequa
  • Middletown
  • New York
  • Newburgh
  • North Tonawanda
  • Patchogue
  • Poughkeepsie
  • Rego Park
  • Ridgewood
  • Rochester
  • Rome
  • South Ozone Park
  • South Richmond Hill
  • Spring Valley
  • Staten Island
  • Tonawanda
  • Troy
  • Webster
  • West Babylon
  • Westbury
  • Whitestone
  • Woodside
  • Yonkers
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