Refers to assignment of job duties that are less physically or mentally stressful than those that an individual previously performed before a work injury. This inexact phrase should not be used in workers’ compensation reports.
Insurance Encyclopedia
Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) for Motor
A transport vehicle or omnibus, the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of either of which or a motor car or a tractor or road roller, the un-laden weight of which or a motor car or a tractor or road roller, the unladen weight of any of which does not exceed 7,500 kg (earlier it was 6,000 kg). Because of this, now the classification is as under: LMV Up to GVW 7,500 Kg, MVW GVW 7,500 kg to 12,000 kg, HGV GVW above 2,000 kg
Lighter
An open or covered barge equipped with a crane and towed by a tugboat. Used mostly in harbors and inland waterways.
Lighter age
The cost of loading or unloading a vessel by means of barges alongside.
Lighting up
Phrase used in workers’ compensation cases that describes an aggravation of a preexisting or underlying condition. This occurrence causes a temporary or permanent increase in disability that may require new medical treatment or a change in the existing treatment.
Lightning
An insured peril added to a standard fire policy to cover damage by lightning. It is independent of the fire peril. No ignition is necessary.
Lightning Clause
A clause covering Direct damage caused by lightning.