3 Miss. Code R. § 1-02-205

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 3-1-02-205 - Motor Vehicle Incidences
1. Compensation shall be denied if the victim was injured as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle, boat or airplane unless:
a. The vehicle was used by the offender while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
b. The vehicle was used by the offender as a weapon in a deliberate attempt to injure or cause the death of the victim;
c. The vehicle was used by the offender in a hit-and-run incident by leaving the scene of an accident as specified in Section 63-3-401 of the Mississippi Code; or
d. The vehicle was used by the offender to flee apprehension by law enforcement as specified in Sections 97-9-72 and 97-9-73 of the Mississippi Code.
2. When evaluating incidents involving motor vehicles, factors to consider include, but are not limited to:
a. If offender is apprehended, whether charges are filed against the offender;
b. Whether the victim/claimant is cited in the law enforcement report as the primary collision factor or proximate cause of the accident;
c. Whether charges are filed against the victim/claimant;
d. Whether there is a preponderance of evidence that the offender was driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI); and,
e. Whether there is a preponderance of evidence that the vehicle was used by the offender as a weapon in the deliberate attempt to injure or cause the death of the victim.
f. Whether there is a preponderance of evidence that the vehicle was used by the offender in a hit-and-run accident; or
g. Whether there is a preponderance of evidence that the vehicle was used by the offender to flee apprehension by law enforcement.
3. Incidents involving the victim/claimant as a passenger of a DUI driver will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
4. A claim shall be denied for contributory conduct if the victim/claimant knew or reasonably should have known that the driver was DUI and nevertheless was a willing passenger.
5. Exceptions to § 205(4) above include:
a. Victim is a minor child or dependent child of the driver; or,
b. Evidence demonstrates the victim/claimant was an unwilling passenger.
6. Incidents involving victim/claimant who is DUI shall be denied if the victim/claimant:
a. Was driving with a blood alcohol content that is equal to or exceeds the legal limit for driving;
b. Was driving while under the influence of drugs; and,
c. The above, 6(a) or (b) are corroborated by law enforcement or medical evidence.
d. These conditions apply regardless of whether the victim/claimant's condition caused the accident.

3 Miss. Code. R. § 1-02-205