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July 20, 2010
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

Limits
The maximum amount of benefits the insurance company agrees to pay in the event of a loss.

Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident.

Quote
An estimate of the cost of insurance based on information supplied to the insurance company.

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.

Private Passenger Automobile
Four-wheeled motor vehicles of the private passenger, station wagon, or van type. Private passenger automobiles are designed for use on public highways and subject to motor vehicle registration.

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

Limited Tort
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.

Insurer
The insurance company providing the insurance.

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

Witness
Person who testifies under oath before a court, regarding what he/she has seen, heard or otherwise observed.


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

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
1 Out Of Every 5 People Are Involved In An Alcohol-Related Car Accident
Studies show that 1 out of every 5 people are involved in an alcohol-related car accident at some time in their lives. Motor vehicle accident injuries have occurred most often on a Saturday; Sunday is ranked in second.

 


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Two-Vehicle Crash Critically Injures Teen
Chesterfield County Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that critically injured a 16-year-old girl. The crash occurred in the 9000 block o...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents Number One Killer of Children 4 to 14
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 7,500 lives have been saved by the proper use of vehicle child restr...
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17-Year Old Female Dies After Driver Loses Control Of The Car
On Saturday, June 15, at about 11:45 p.m., a single-car accident occurred at the 29-mile marker on H-11, near the park's Hilo entrance. One of the ...
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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Subpoena

Definition:
Document issued by the authority of the court to compel a witness to appear and give testimony or produce documentary evidence in a proceeding. Failure to appear or produce is punishable by contempt of court.

Nonrenewal

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

Towing & Labor Coverage

Definition:
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.

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Hot Topics

 

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

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Nevada Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Boulder City
  • Carson City
  • Elko
  • Fallon
  • Gardnerville
  • Henderson
  • Las Vegas
  • North Las Vegas
  • Pahrump
  • Reno
  • Sparks
  • Sun Valley
  • Winnemucca
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