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February 06, 2012
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

Premium
The money paid for an insurance policy based upon the coverage provided.

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

Exclusion
A contractual provision in an insurance policy that denies coverage for certain perils, persons, property, or locations.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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


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?    
 
 
Since 1994, The Annual Truck Accident Fatalities Increased By 13%
The annual rate of truck accident fatalities has increased by 13% since 1994. There has been a significant increase in the amount of trucks on the highways since 1994, rising from about 6.6 million to 7.9 million registered trucks. Collisions with trucks account for one out of every eight fatalities on U.S. roadways.

 


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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Commission

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

Comparative Negligence

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

Vehicle ID No. (VIN)

Definition:
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.

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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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