This type of coverage provides protection to the policy holder, members of his household, and his passengers in case of bodily injury or death caused by negligence of a driver whose auto insurance is insufficient. (autoquotenow.com)
The trial and ensuing appeal was solely on the issue of negligence of the driver and whether the owner was vicariously liable for that negligence by having given implied consent to the operator. (slaw.ca)
Finally, Massachusetts allows a plaintiff to seek punitive damages in wrongful death cases when gross negligence of the driver is proven. (bwglaw.com)