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Woman hit by car after parking her vehicle was not 'using' her vehicle

A New Jersey appellate court has ruled that a woman struck by a car after parking her insured vehicle was not entitled to PIP benefits because her vehicle was not being 'used or operated' at the time she was injured.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal | Updated on June 14, 2017
At the time she sustained her injuries, the appellate court ruled, “her use of her vehicle had ended.” (Photo: Shutterstock)

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A New Jersey appellate court has ruled that a woman struck by a car after parking her insured vehicle was not entitled to personal injury protection (PIP) benefits because her vehicle was not being “used or operated” at the time she was injured.

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