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July 04, 2008
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

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

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

Subrogation
The process in which an insurance company, after paying a loss to its insured, recovers the amount of the loss for damages (plus the insured's deductible) from the legally liable party.

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.

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

Gap Insurance
Insurance that pays the difference between the actual cash value of a vehicle and the amount still to be paid on the loan. Some gap policies may also cover the amount of the deductible.

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.

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.

Vehicle ID No. (VIN)
This 17 character number is unique to each vehicle. It identifies characteristics of the vehicle, including manufacturer, year, model, body, engine specifications, and serial number.

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


Contact our Maine 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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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Quote

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

Insured

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

Hit and Run

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

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Hot Topics

 

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

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Maine Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Auburn
  • Augusta
  • Bangor
  • Biddeford
  • Brunswick
  • Lewiston
  • Portland
  • Saco
  • Sanford
  • Scarborough
  • South Portland
  • Waterville
  • Westbrook
  • Windham


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