Insurance Terms

Reservation of Rights

A notice from an insurance company stating they will investigate a claim but reserve the right to deny coverage later.

In Personal Injury Cases

When you receive a reservation of rights letter, the insurance company is warning that while they're investigating, they may ultimately determine the incident isn't covered.

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