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N.J. Model Civil Jury Charge 8.20
Medical Expenses (Auto)
8.20 MEDICAL EXPENSES (AUTO) (Approved 12/1996; Revised
01/2017)
The plaintiff's claim in this case does not include any claims for medical
expenses. Therefore, in determining the reasonable amount of damages due to
plaintiff, you shall not speculate upon or include medical expenses as a part of the
damages.
NOTE TO JUDGE
Roig v. Kelsey, 135 N.J. 500 (1994). The New Jersey No Fault Law
Automobile Reparation Reform Act N.J.S.A. 39:6A-1 et seq. bars
recovery for the medical expense deductible and 20% co-payment under
PIP policies.
History
(Approved 12/1996; Revised 01/2017)
Provenance
- Source
- njcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-20
- Edition
- 2026-08-20
- Content hash
440163766017186df46bb004c6f398c8e6f8a7a8316fcae67cd7432acc3ccd1c
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