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NJ S531
Provides that limitation on lawsuit option does not apply in accident caused by drunk driver.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a person who has chosen the "verbal threshold," or limitation on lawsuit option, under his private passenger automobile insurance policy could nevertheless sue a tortfeasor for noneconomic damages when bodily injury is sustained in an accident if the tortfeasor is convicted of, or pleads guilty to, drunk driving or refusing to take a breathalyzer test in relation to that accident, even if the verbal threshold requirements have not been met with respect to that injury.
AI Summary
This bill provides that a person who has chosen the "verbal threshold," or limitation on lawsuit option, under their private passenger automobile insurance policy could nevertheless sue a tortfeasor (the person who caused the accident) for noneconomic damages when bodily injury is sustained in an accident if the tortfeasor is convicted of or pleads guilty to drunk driving or refusing a breathalyzer test, even if the verbal threshold requirements have not been met with respect to that injury. The bill applies to accidents that occur on or after the effective date of the legislation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S531 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/531_I1.HTM |
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