Award
Amount of your financial compensation.
Claimant, also Plaintiff
Person making the claim.
Compensation
Wherein you receive recompense for a loss suffered as the result of an accident that was not your fault.
Damages
Amount of financial compensation you may get as a result of a common law negligence action.
Defendant
Person you are making a claim against.
Disability
A measurable loss or limitation in function that results from either a physical or mental injury or impairment.
Economic Loss
Amount of money lost, such as income, medical bills or other expenses as a consequence of the accident.
Fault, also Liability or Negligence
A breach of the duty of care that one person owes to another, such as the duty to act carefully to avoid injury to another person.
Occupational Disease
A disease specific to an occupation, caused by hazards beyond what is normally related to the job.
Personal Injury
Form of injury, either physical or psychological, as a result of an accident
Settlement
The conclusion of your claim, either through a court decision or negotiation.
Third Party
Generally refers to the other driver or drivers involved in an accident
Third Party Insurance
Insurance that covers claims for damages made against you as the result of an accident. |
