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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

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

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

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.

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

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

Insurer
The insurance company providing the insurance.

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

Negligence
The absence of ordinary care.

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

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.


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

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Motorcycles Are More Likely To Be Involved In A Fatal Collision With A Fixed Object
In 2004, 26% of the motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with fixed objects, compared to 18% for passenger cars, 12 percent for light trucks, and 4 percent for large trucks.

 


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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Premium Finance Company

Definition:
A lending institution that finances insurance premiums for a fee.

Surcharge

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

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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Iowa Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Ames
  • Ankeny
  • Bettendorf
  • Burlington
  • Cedar Falls
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Clinton
  • Council Bluffs
  • Davenport
  • Des Moines
  • Dubuque
  • Fort Dodge
  • Iowa City
  • Marion
  • Marshalltown
  • Mason City
  • Muscatine
  • Newton
  • Ottumwa
  • Sioux City
  • Urbandale
  • Waterloo
  • West Des Moines
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