Collateral source rule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000816",
  "term": "Collateral source rule",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A legal doctrine in tort law that prohibits a defendant from presenting evidence that an injured party has received compensation from a source independent of the defendant. These independent sources include the plaintiff's own health insurance, disability benefits, or paid sick leave. The rule's application varies by jurisdiction, with some states having modified or abolished it through tort reform legislation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/collateral-source-rule/"
}