Insurance Terms

Deductible

The amount of money you must pay out-of-pocket before your insurance coverage begins to pay.

In Personal Injury Cases

If you file a claim under your own collision coverage, you'll pay the deductible first. If you recover from the at-fault party, you may be able to recover your deductible as well.

Reference context

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Structured access

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Plain-English use

How to use this definition during case research

Start with the definition, then ask whether the term changes liability, damages, insurance coverage, evidence preservation, or the deadline for taking action.

If the term affects a live accident or injury claim, write down the fact that triggered the question, the record that supports it, and the person or company that may dispute it.

A useful glossary page should point you toward the next page to read, not leave you with a standalone legal phrase.

Glossary discovery fingerprint

How this definition connects to a real claim file

Short legal definitions index better when they connect the term to proof, related concepts, practical resources, and the next question an injured person is likely to ask.

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Insurance Terms claim fingerprint

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Evidence sequence

What must stay specific on this resource page

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Decision summary

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