Ben lives in a state that has a no-fault auto insurance law. Another motorist failed to yield the right of way, and hit his car. Ben filed a claim with his own insurer. He also contacted a lawyer to discuss suing the other driver. The lawyer told Ben that while lawsuits resulting from auto accidents are permitted in the state, Ben’s injuries were not severe enough to provide legal standing for a lawsuit. What type of no-fault law is in effect in the state where Ben lives?
Modified no-fault is the type of no-fault law which is in effect in the state when Ben lives. In such a kind of no-fault law, victims have a limited right to sue a negligent driver if the bodily injury claim exceeds the dollar or verbal threshold.
Ben lives in a state that has a no-fault auto insurance law. Another motorist failed to yield the right of way, and hit...