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February 26, 2010
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

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

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

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

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

Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.

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

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.

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.

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

Gap Insurance
Insurance that pays the difference between the actual cash value of a vehicle and the amount still to be paid on the loan. Some gap policies may also cover the amount of the deductible.


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

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
The Highest Number Of Traffic Accident Deaths In A Year Happened In California
In 2003, the highest number of fatal traffic accidents happened in the state of California, with a overwhelming 5,725 deaths due to auto accidents in one year.

 


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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Premium

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

Accident

Definition:
A collision involving an automobile and anything that causes damage to the automobile, including other automobiles, telephone poles, buildings, and trees.

Claim

Definition:
Notice to an insurer of a loss that under the terms and conditions of a policy may be covered.

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Hot Topics

 

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

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Maine Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Auburn
  • Augusta
  • Bangor
  • Biddeford
  • Brunswick
  • Lewiston
  • Portland
  • Saco
  • Sanford
  • Scarborough
  • South Portland
  • Waterville
  • Westbrook
  • Windham
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