FLORIDA “NO FAULT” PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION INSURANCE(PIP)

PIP Insurance is also referred to as Florida No Fault Insurance.  Florida is one of ten states that require drivers to purchase this insurance.  Drivers of motor vehicles are required to purchase a minimum of $10,000 in PIP insurance.  You have 14 days after sustaining an injury from a motor vehicle to file a medical claim.


About Florida No Fault Insurance:
 
The purpose of PIP insurance is to reduce the amount of litigation in the court system by lowering the amount of personal injury claims.  Requiring drivers to carry a minimum of $10,000 in PIP Insurance covers the drivers medical bills and lost wages up to $10,000 no matter who is at fault.


What else does PIP cover?


Covers your children, family members, and passengers who lack PIP Insurance.


People who have PIP insurance will be covered when they are passengers in another vehicle.


Covers children receiving injuries while riding the school bus.


Protects you and family members while walking or riding a bike, skateboard, etc. and involved in a motor vehicle accident.


Death benefit – If policy holder or passenger in vehicle is killed, an additional $5,000 is awarded.

Florida PIP Facts:


In Florida only 80% of your medical bills are covered by PIP “No Fault” insurance.

Health Insurance may cover the rest of the medical bills depending on the policy.

PIP will pay 60% of lost wages up to $10,000.

PIP will pay your fuel and travel expenses incurred while receiving medical treatment.

If your accident is not determined by a medical doctor to be an Emergency Medical Condition or “EMC”, you will only be entitled to $2,500, NOT $10,000.

Can I sue for more damages?  

If your medical bills or pain and emotional suffering costs (subject to interpretation) exceed the $10,000 or $2,500 allowed under Florida PIP law, you have a right to sue.  Consult an experienced Florida Car Accident Attorney.


To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with Car Accident Attorney Mark Bidner, or another Bidner Injury Law firm attorney, call 786-765-4120.