Auto insurance does not cover intentional criminal acts. So it would really just depend on the circumstances.
If the insurer determines that it was an accidental loss, then resulting damage and injuries should have coverage up to the liability limits provided under the terms of your insurance policy.
If damages exceed the liability limits of your policy you will be responsible for the excess above what your insurance policy will cover.
It's times like this when we realize that it's not always a good idea to by just the cheapest minimum required limits.
An accident with a fatalityAdded: If the accident death was the result of negligence or a criminal act - Vehicular Manslaughter or Vehicular Homicide.
A motor vehicle - a death - an accident that could have been avoided had the driver taken a little extra care.
It is very seldom that an "accident" is realy that. Usually it is caused by inattention or negligence.
What will happen to you if you run over a motorcyclist with your car depends on if it was an accident and if you did it on purpose. There could be no charges filed if it was an accident or you could be charged with vehicular manslaughter.
Yes I believe that's called involuntary manslaughter.
On March 27, 2013 there was a fatal car accident in Missouri. Two people were killed in this accident Wednesday morning. The driver of a semitrailer was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Your boyfriend could potentially face vehicular manslaughter charges depending on the circumstances of the accident, such as reckless driving or speeding. It will be important for him to seek legal counsel to navigate the legal process. It is a serious situation, but the outcome will depend on the specific details of the case.
If someone in a vehicle accident is injured or killed, one or all of the drivers involved in the accident may be charged with vehicular manslaughter or felon reckless or drunken driving, depending on the circumstances. The driver charged does not necessarily have to be the one who caused the accident.
Vehicular accident attorneys help familiarize people with the law.
You go to jail for manslaughter <P> <P>If it was truly a pure accident or the deceased person's fault, there would probably not be any legal ramifications. Your insurance company may have to pay out a death benefit depending on the circumstances. However, if your actions contributed to the accident - such as inattentive driving, running a red light, speeding, DUI, etc. - you could face anything from a traffic ticket to being charged with the crime of manslaughter or vehicular homicide.</P>
The drunk driver who caused the accident would be the person held responsible for any deaths-including a passenger. The crime is called vehicular homicide and a civil wrongful death case could also be brought against the drunk driver additionally. The article below goes into more detail on vehicular manslaughter.
Yes