California law permits motor vehicle accident victims to recover non-economic damages — i.e. «pain and suffering» — only when
the victim carries liability insurance.
Not exact matches
If both parties only
carried the minimum coverage, the accident
victim would only be entitled to $ 20,000 from the at - fault driver's policy (under the
liability insurance provision) and another $ 20,000 from his own underinsured motorist provision.
The final measure would require nursing home facilities to
carry at least $ 1 million in
liability insurance, which would make it easier for
victims and loved ones to recover damages in the event the facility is found liable of nursing home abuse, neglect or negligence.
That's why it's important for injury
victims to remember that homeowner
insurance policies often
carry a rider to cover dog bite
liability.