2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 58-65-80. Meaning of terms "accident", "accidental injury", and "accidental means".

§ 58‑65‑80.  Meaning of terms "accident", "accidental injury", and "accidental means".

(a)       This section applies to the provisions of all subscriber contracts under this Article and Article 66 of this Chapter that are issued on or after October 1, 1989, and preferred provider arrangements under this Article and Article 66 of this Chapter that are entered into on or after October 1, 1989.

(b)       "Accident", "accidental injury", and "accidental means" shall be defined to imply "result" language and shall not include words that establish an accidental means test. (1989, c. 485, s. 11.)