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Accident Terms and Definitions

 
 

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

Comprehensive Coverage
Pays for damage to your car caused by reason other than collision, such as fire, theft, windstorm, flood, etc.

Subpoena
Document issued by the authority of the court to compel a witness to appear and give testimony or produce documentary evidence in a proceeding. Failure to appear or produce is punishable by contempt of court.

Limits
The maximum amount of benefits the insurance company agrees to pay in the event of a loss.

Summons
Document or writ directing the sheriff or other officer to notify a person that an action has been commenced against him in court and that he is required to appear, on a certain day, and answer the complaint in such action.

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

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

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.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC)
Provides coverage for a policyholder involved in a collision with a driver who does not have liability insurance.


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

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Motor Vehicle Crashes Are The Leading Cause Of Death From Ages 3 Through 33 Years Old
For people in the age range of 3 to 33 years, the leading cause of death is being involved in a car accident. People, who are between 15 to 24 years, and those who are above 75 years of age, are who are the most severely affected by car accidents.

 


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Terms

 


Today's Terms

Gap Insurance

Definition:
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.

Producer

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

Insured

Definition:
The person(s) entitled to coverage in case of an accident or loss.

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Hot Topics

 

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

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New Mexico Car Accident Lawyers

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

  • Alamogordo
  • Albuquerque
  • Anthony
  • Artesia
  • Aztec
  • Belen
  • Carlsbad
  • Clovis
  • Deming
  • Edgewood
  • Espanola
  • Farmington
  • Gallup
  • Hobbs
  • Las Cruces
  • Las Vegas
  • Los Alamos
  • Los Lunas
  • Portales
  • Rio Rancho
  • Roswell
  • Santa Fe
  • Shiprock
  • Silver City
  • Taos
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