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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.

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.

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.

Venue
The specific county, city or geographical area in which a court has jurisdiction

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

Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction.

Comprehensive Coverage
Pays for damage to your car caused by reason other than collision, such as fire, theft, windstorm, flood, etc.

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.

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


Contact our Rhode Island 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

Policy

Definition:
Written contract of insurance.

Producer

Definition:
A term applied to an agent, solicitor or other person who sells insurance.

Medical Payments Coverage

Definition:
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.

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Hot Topics

 

  • DUI Car Accidents
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Rhode Island Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Barrington
  • Bristol
  • Central Falls
  • Coventry
  • Cranston
  • Cumberland
  • East Greenwich
  • East Providence
  • Johnston
  • Lincoln
  • Middletown
  • Narragansett
  • Newport
  • North Kingstown
  • North Providence
  • Pawtucket
  • Portsmouth
  • Providence
  • Riverside
  • Tiverton
  • Wakefield
  • Warwick
  • West Warwick
  • Westerly
  • Woonsocket
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