Motorcycle Attorney Insurance Claims

Question 1

What is the difference between 'first-party' and 'third-party' insurance claims in a motorcycle accident?

Accepted Answer

First-party is a claim against your own insurer; third-party is a claim against the at-fault party's insurer

Answer

A first-party claim is filed with your own insurer, while a third-party claim is filed against the at-fault driver's liability insurer.

Question 2

What is 'underinsured motorist' (UIM) coverage designed to do?

Accepted Answer

Pay the gap when the at-fault driver's liability limits are insufficient to cover your damages

Answer

UIM coverage supplements the at-fault driver's insufficient policy limits to ensure the injured motorcyclist is fully compensated.

Question 3

What is an insurance 'policy limit' and how does it affect a motorcycle accident settlement?

Accepted Answer

The maximum dollar amount an insurer will pay for a covered claim

Answer

A policy limit is the maximum amount an insurer will pay per claim or per occurrence, which can cap the settlement a motorcycle accident victim receives.

Question 4

What is 'medical payments' (MedPay) coverage on a motorcycle policy?

Accepted Answer

Pays medical expenses for the insured rider regardless of fault

Answer

MedPay is a no-fault coverage that pays medical and funeral expenses for the insured rider regardless of who caused the accident.

Question 5

What does it mean when an insurer offers a 'reservation of rights' letter in a motorcycle accident claim?

Accepted Answer

The insurer is investigating and reserving the right to deny coverage later

Answer

A reservation of rights letter means the insurer is handling the claim but reserves the right to deny coverage if an exclusion is found during investigation.

Motorcycle Attorney Practice Test

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Motorcycle Attorney Insurance Claims