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February 06, 2012
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction.

Misdemeanor
Criminal offenses less than felonies; generally those punishable by fine or imprisonment of less than 90 days in a local facility. A gross misdemeanor is a criminal offense for which an adult could be sent to jail for up to one year, pay a fine up to $5,000 or both.

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

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.

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

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

Replacement Cost
Replacement cost is the cost of replacing lost or damaged property with new property of like kind and quality, at current market prices.

Vehicle ID No. (VIN)
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.

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

Towing & Labor Coverage
Pays for towing charges when your car can’t be driven. Also pays labor charges, such as changing a flat tire, at the place where your car broke down.


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

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Child Safety Seats Should Not Be Placed In The Front Seat Of Vehicles With Passenger-Side Air Bags
The impact of a deploying air bag striking a rear-facing child safety seat could result in injury to the child. NHTSA also recommends that children 12 and younger sit in the rear seat away from the force of a deploying air bag.

 


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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Dismantled Title

Definition:
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.

Deductible

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

Replacement Cost

Definition:
Replacement cost is the cost of replacing lost or damaged property with new property of like kind and quality, at current market prices.

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Hot Topics

 

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

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North Carolina Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Apex
  • Asheboro
  • Asheville
  • Burlington
  • Cary
  • Chapel Hill
  • Charlotte
  • Clayton
  • Concord
  • Durham
  • Elizabeth City
  • Fayetteville
  • Fort Bragg
  • Garner
  • Gastonia
  • Goldsboro
  • Greensboro
  • Greenville
  • Henderson
  • Hickory
  • High Point
  • Jacksonville
  • Kernersville
  • Lenoir
  • Lexington
  • Lincolnton
  • Lumberton
  • Matthews
  • Monroe
  • Morganton
  • Mount Airy
  • Raeford
  • Raleigh
  • Reidsville
  • Sanford
  • Statesville
  • Thomasville
  • Wake Forest
  • Wilmington
  • Wilson
  • Winston Salem
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