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February 06, 2012
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

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

Cancellation
The termination of an insurance policy before its normal expiration date.

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

Deductible
The amount of the loss which the insured is responsible to pay before benefits from the insurance policy are payable.

Broker
A person who for payment of a fee procures insurance on your behalf.

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

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

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.

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.


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

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
In 2004, 1,638 Children Ages 14 Years And Younger Died In Motor Vehicle Crashes
In the United States during 2004, 1,638 children ages 14 years and younger died as occupants in motor vehicle crashes, and approximately 214,000 were injured. That’s an average of 5 deaths and 586 injuries each day. Half of those children were not wearing seat belts.

 


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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Deductible

Definition:
The amount of the loss which the insured is responsible to pay before benefits from the insurance policy are payable.

Witness

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

Liability Insurance

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

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Hot Topics

 

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

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Illinois Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Arlington Heights
  • Aurora
  • Bartlett
  • Berwyn
  • Bolingbrook
  • Buffalo Grove
  • Carol Stream
  • Chicago
  • Chicago Heights
  • Cicero
  • Des Plaines
  • Elgin
  • Glenview
  • Granite City
  • Harvey
  • Joliet
  • Lockport
  • Lombard
  • Mchenry
  • Moline
  • Mount Prospect
  • Normal
  • Oak Lawn
  • Palatine
  • Plainfield
  • Tinley Park
  • Waukegan
  • Wheaton
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