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August 24, 2010
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

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

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

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

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.

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

Commission
That portion of the premium paid to the agent as compensation for his or her services.

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.

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

Policy
Written contract of insurance.

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

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Most Fatal Collisions Happen Close To Home
An analysis of WTSC data showed that 86% of drivers in fatal crashes were killed while driving within 15 miles of home. It is important to always be cautious and aware when driving, no matter how short the distance.

 


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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Collision

Definition:
Pays for damage to your car caused by a collision with another vehicle or with any other object, regardless who was at fault.

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.

Comparative Negligence

Definition:
The percentage of fault shared by each driver in an accident in which both contribute to causing the collision.

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Hot Topics

 

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

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New Mexico Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Alamogordo
  • Albuquerque
  • Anthony
  • Artesia
  • Aztec
  • Belen
  • Carlsbad
  • Clovis
  • Deming
  • Edgewood
  • Espanola
  • Farmington
  • Gallup
  • Hobbs
  • Las Cruces
  • Las Vegas
  • Los Alamos
  • Los Lunas
  • Portales
  • Rio Rancho
  • Roswell
  • Santa Fe
  • Shiprock
  • Silver City
  • Taos
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