Legal Articles

Regarding auto insurance, a driver whose conduct is held legally responsible for causing an accident.

A range of technologies intended to deter auto theft, such as a car alarm. Equipping vehicles with anti-theft devices often lead to a discount on insurance premiums.

The onboard system controlled by a vehicle’s computer that assists the manual braking system, helping a driver safely stop or slow a vehicle without skidding or losing control.

Concerning auto insurance, the amount the policyholder and the insurance company decide will be paid in the event of an accident that results in a total loss of the insured vehicle.

Regarding auto insurance, the price agreed to by the claimant’s chosen auto repair shop and the insurance adjuster to complete the work necessary to fix the damage to a vehicle.

Concerning auto insurance, a party, such as a lienholder, who does not necessarily use the vehicle, but may nonetheless be named as an Additional Interest Insured and held liable for an accident involving that vehicle.

A form of optional auto insurance coverage wherein the insurer waves its right to increase the rate of the policyholder at fault of an accident.

The fund resulting in the undistributed earnings and profits from a corporation or company that is in excess of its capital stock.

This refers to the proper preparation of any case by an attorney. It includes witness interviews, knowing the facts and laws applicable to the case and having consultation with the client.

The lessening of value because its ability to render a service has decreased.

Latin phrase for a criminal act.

This term applies to a lawyer, council, a member of the bar and an officer of the courts who is engaged by a client to represent them and try a case.

This term applies to psychiatrists. In all legal matters, an alienist is often called upon to testify to the defendant’s mental condition.

the term used to describe the attorney with a dubious reputation who solicits his clients from the victims of accidents. See indirect solicitation.

an agency that exists because it will conform to prevalent law that is not because of an agreement between the agent and the principal.

the increase in damages that is awarded to the plaintiff due to the circumstances surrounding the injury. It could be due to the defendant using exceptional malice carrying out the offense.

When goods are bought wholesale and are then sold retail but are not offered to the open market for sale.

This term relates to the fees that are in line with the fees made by other people in the area who have rendered similar services.

Any matters of public concern and general knowledge. Latin phrase.

The rights that weren’t possessed originally but were acquired through the activity of the person.