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Direct action

Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-001160

A legal right that allows an injured party to sue an insurer directly, without first obtaining a judgment against the insured. This right is typically granted by statute in certain jurisdictions, particularly in cases involving motor vehicle liability or workers' compensation. It bypasses the need to sue the negligent party first, expediting the claims process.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-INS-001160
FieldInsurance and risk management
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A legal right that allows an injured party to sue an insurer directly, without first obtaining a judgment against the insured. This right is typically granted by statute in certain jurisdictions, particularly in cases involving motor vehicle liability or workers' compensation. It bypasses the need to sue the negligent party first, expediting the claims process.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/direct-action/"
}

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