Commonly Used Terms in Auto Accident Cases- Part 3

Personal Injury Protection This is commonly referred to as “PIP”.  This is a form of insurance which is mandatory in many states; however, not all states require this type of coverage. PIP guarantees that the person that purchases this type of coverage that a certain amount of their medical bills will be paid regardless of … Read more

How to Pay Your Bills When You Miss Work Due to an Auto Accident

After being in an auto accident, you may wonder how you will pay all of your bills when you have to miss work due to the injuries and the doctor’s visits. Fortunately, you live in Florida, a no-fault state. Here’s why you are so lucky. In Florida, and eleven other no fault states, up to … Read more

Florida’s New Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Law Takes Effect January 2013

Florida’s new PIP Law takes effect January 1, 2013.  The Florida Legislature has enacted a new PIP Statute which severely limits your rights to obtain your benefits under your PIP insurance.  Additionally, it gives insurance companies numerous ways out for not lowering their rates.  Thus, in effect, this is a huge boom for the insurance … Read more

How PIP Works in Your Florida Auto Accident

Personal Injury Protection is insurance that covers medical expenses for you and your passengers, regardless of who is at fault for the accident. That’s the short explanation. Here’s the breakdown of how it works: Your PIP only covers up to 80% of medical bills up to $10,000 and up to 60% of lost wages up … Read more