accident insurance
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of accident insurance
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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The drivers must also be provided with workplace accident insurance under the new rules, which come into effect on August 17.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
According to a charge sheet seen by Reuters, Kwok Yin-sang had been trying to access Ms Kwok's life and personal accident insurance policy which could be used to obtain funds on her behalf.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
Drivers would also receive healthcare stipends, occupational accident insurance and paid sick time.
From Reuters ● Aug. 2, 2023
A new firm pays them about $32 a day and provides $100,000 in accident insurance, he said.
From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2018
She could hear her Dad saying how much he had lost by not keeping up his accident insurance until the time he broke his hip.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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