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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.
Venue
The specific county, city or geographical area in which a court has jurisdiction
Full Tort
With this selection you retain unrestricted rights to bring suit against the negligent party.
Binder
A temporary or preliminary agreement which provides coverage until a policy can be issued/delivered.
Premium
The money paid for an insurance policy based upon the coverage provided.
Accident
A collision involving an automobile and anything that causes damage to the automobile, including other automobiles, telephone poles, buildings, and trees.
Comprehensive Coverage
Pays for damage to your car caused by reason other than collision, such as fire, theft, windstorm, flood, etc.
Collision
Pays for damage to your car caused by a collision with another vehicle or with any other object, regardless who was at fault.
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.
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.
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