2013 Changes to Florida’s PIP Laws

The Florida Legislature passed a Bill in the 2012 legislative session massively overhauling Florida’s Personal Injury Protection Statute, otherwise known as the “PIP Statute.” This legislation was formulated and strongly pushed by Governor Rick Scott and instead of addressing its intended purpose of battling fraud and saving consumers money; it in effect was a massive … Read more

What is an examination under oath (EUO) and how can it affect your case?

Your insurance policy is a contract between you and your insurance company. As with any contract, there are certain obligations for each party to the contract. Insurance policies typically include a “cooperation clause,” which requires the policyholder to cooperate with the insurance company during the claim investigation process. One of the obligations that policyholders have … Read more

How the Property Damage Repair Documentation is Vitally Important to Your Case

The problem with accidents where injury is involved, is that, generally, property damage exists where it cannot be seen, such as underneath the bumper cover to the actual metal behind the cover. Consequently, it is very important that even if you think there is little or no damage to your vehicle, promptly to get a … Read more

Does the Amount of Property Damage to Your Car Matter in Your Injury Case and What Myths Do People Presume to be True?

According to medical documentation provided by neurologists and orthopedists, there is no direct correlation between the amount of property damage in an accident and the type and severity of injuries received. Everyone has a different injury tolerance, and it is very common for two people who experience the same accident to have different injuries. That … Read more