Civil Code

What Does Civil Code Mean?

The Civil Code is a collection of statutes and laws governing lawsuits related to negligence and other business matters. In the context of insurance, it often addresses negligence and liability issues, which are common subjects of lawsuits involving insurers or policyholders.

Insuranceopedia Explains Civil Code

Negligence is relevant in many business scenarios, with one of the most significant being healthcare. Healthcare providers must avoid negligence to prevent harm to their patients. To protect themselves, they typically carry malpractice insurance in case they are sued for negligence. The Civil Code is used in these lawsuits to help determine the defendant’s level of liability.