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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

Negligence
The absence of ordinary care.

Misdemeanor
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.

Dismantled Title
The vehicle sustained major damage to one or more major component parts and the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.

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.

Commissioner of Insurance
The title of the head of most state insurance departments. In some states, the Director or Superintendent of Insurance is used instead.

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

Summons
Document or writ directing the sheriff or other officer to notify a person that an action has been commenced against him in court and that he is required to appear, on a certain day, and answer the complaint in such action.

Scrapped
Vehicles that have been dismantled and/or crushed and should not return to the road.

Broker
A person who for payment of a fee procures insurance on your behalf.

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


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

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Motorcycles Are More Likely To Be Involved In A Fatal Collision With A Fixed Object
In 2004, 26% of the motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with fixed objects, compared to 18% for passenger cars, 12 percent for light trucks, and 4 percent for large trucks.

 


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A 19-year-old Riverside male suffered grave injuries in a collision with a telephone pole early Thursday morning after fleeing from police at a hig...
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Sixteen Year Old Loses Life in Single Car Crash
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Safety Seats Get Nod Over Belt Use Alone
TUESDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- The use of a child safety seat -- compared to the use of seat belts only -- reduces a child's risk of death in ...
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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Airbag Deployment

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

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.

Negligence

Definition:
The absence of ordinary care.

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Hot Topics

 

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

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Utah Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • American Fork
  • Bountiful
  • Brigham City
  • Cedar City
  • Clearfield
  • Draper
  • Kaysville
  • Layton
  • Lehi
  • Logan
  • Magna
  • Midvale
  • Ogden
  • Orem
  • Pleasant Grove
  • Provo
  • Riverton
  • Roy
  • Saint George
  • Salt Lake City
  • Sandy
  • South Jordan
  • Spanish Fork
  • Springville
  • Tooele
  • Vernal
  • West Jordan
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