Question: Mark was driving through a local park when he became distracted and struck a parked vehicle. Mark s vehicle sustained $ 4 , 2 0

Mark was driving through a local park when he became distracted and struck a parked vehicle. Marks vehicle sustained $4,200 in damage. The parked vehicle, owned by Nathan, sustained $5,000 in damage and was pushed into another parked vehicle, resulting in $2,100 in damage to that vehicle. Two occupants of the first parked vehicle were seriously injured. One of these occupants, Nathan, incurred $64,000 in medical expenses. The other occupant, Denise, incurred $16,700 in medical expenses. Nathan and Denise requested an additional $32,000 and $10,000 respectively for their pain and suffering and Nathan demanded an $10,000 in lost wages. Mark was held responsible for the accident. The state where Mark lived does not have a no-fault insurance law.
Mark has a Personal Auto Policy (PAP) with these coverages and limits:
Part A Liability Coverage: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident; Property Damage: $25,000
Part B Medical Payments: $5,000 per person
Part D Damage to Your Auto: $500 deductible OTC; $1,000 deductible Collision
How would Marks policy respond for the injuries and damage to Nathans vehicle? Be sure to address each injured party. (15 points)
How would Marks policy respond for the damages to the second parked vehicle? (15 points)
How would Marks policy respond for the damage to his vehicle in this accident? (15 points)
What changes would you recommend to Marks auto policy based on the accident? i.e. limits, deductibles, other coverages, endorsements (15 points)

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