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November 21, 2008
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

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

Salvage
Property taken over by an insurer to reduce its loss.

Binder
A temporary or preliminary agreement which provides coverage until a policy can be issued/delivered.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.


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

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
A Pedestrian Is Killed In A Motor Vehicle Crash Every 13 Minutes And Injured Every 8 Minutes
Its estimated 68,000 pedestrians are injured and 4,641 were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, representing 2% of all the people injured in traffic crashes and 11% of all traffic fatalities.

 


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Fatal Traffic Collision
On May 4, 2007, at 7:44 pm, officers of the Riverside Police Department responded to a major injury traffic collision involving a single vehicle ca...
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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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Summary Of Crash
On April 12, 2007 at approximately 6:05 A.M. the Vermont State Police responded to a two car accident, located on I89 northbound in the Town of Win...
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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Private Passenger Automobile

Definition:
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.

Limits

Definition:
The maximum amount of benefits the insurance company agrees to pay in the event of a 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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South Dakota Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Aberdeen
  • Brookings
  • Huron
  • Mitchell
  • Pierre
  • Rapid City
  • Sioux Falls
  • Spearfish
  • Vermillion
  • Watertown
  • Yankton
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