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February 06, 2012
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

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

Negligence
The absence of ordinary care.

Policy
Written contract of insurance.

Hit and Run
An accident caused by someone who does not stop to assist or provide the required and necessary information.

Full Tort
With this selection you retain unrestricted rights to bring suit against the negligent party.

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.

Surcharge
An extra charge applied to the premium by the insurer, usually for at fault accidents or moving violations.

Total Loss
An insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds the full value of the vehicle. Insurance companies typically take possession and obtain the title of such vehicles.

Medical Payments Coverage
Covers the medical costs (up to the specified limit you choose) resulting from an auto accident for you, your family, and others in your car. It pays regardless of fault.

Insurer
The insurance company providing the insurance.


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

 
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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Deductible

Definition:
The amount of the loss which the insured is responsible to pay before benefits from the insurance policy are payable.

Quote

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

Misdemeanor

Definition:
Criminal offenses less than felonies; generally those punishable by fine or imprisonment of less than 90 days in a local facility. A gross misdemeanor is a criminal offense for which an adult could be sent to jail for up to one year, pay a fine up to $5,000 or both.

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Hot Topics

 

  • DUI Car Accidents
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Michigan Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Adrian
  • Ann Arbor
  • Battle Creek
  • Bay City
  • Belleville
  • Canton
  • Clinton Township
  • Dearborn
  • Dearborn Heights
  • Detroit
  • East Lansing
  • Flint
  • Grand Blanc
  • Grand Rapids
  • Hamtramck
  • Highland Park
  • Holland
  • Howell
  • Jackson
  • Lansing
  • Lincoln Park
  • Livonia
  • Macomb
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Muskegon
  • Niles
  • Northville
  • Plymouth
  • Port Huron
  • Redford
  • Rochester
  • Roseville
  • Saginaw
  • Sterling Heights
  • Taylor
  • Traverse City
  • Trenton
  • Troy
  • Warren
  • Westland
  • Wyandotte
  • Ypsilanti
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