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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
Comparative Negligence
The percentage of fault shared by each driver in an accident in which both contribute to causing the collision.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC)
Provides coverage for a policyholder involved in a collision with a driver who does not have liability insurance.
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.
Loss Due To Fire Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Broker
A person who for payment of a fee procures insurance on your behalf.
Subrogation
The process in which an insurance company, after paying a loss to its insured, recovers the amount of the loss for damages (plus the insured's deductible) from the legally liable party.
Limits
The maximum amount of benefits the insurance company agrees to pay in the event of a loss.
Producer
A term applied to an agent, solicitor or other person who sells insurance.
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