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Full Tort
With this selection you retain unrestricted rights to bring suit against the negligent party.
Surcharge
An extra charge applied to the premium by the insurer, usually for at fault accidents or moving violations.
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.
Venue
The specific county, city or geographical area in which a court has jurisdiction
Salvage
Property taken over by an insurer to reduce its loss.
Limits
The maximum amount of benefits the insurance company agrees to pay in the event of a loss.
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.
Negligence
The absence of ordinary care.
Cancellation
The termination of an insurance policy before its normal expiration date.
Scrapped
Vehicles that have been dismantled and/or crushed and should not return to the road.
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