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Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What Qualifies as a “Significant” or “Permanent” Injury from a Car Accident in Florida?

In Florida, filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company after a car accident generally requires proof that you suffered a “significant” or “permanent” injury in the crash. ...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What Types of Injuries Qualify for Compensation After an Accident in Florida?

If you have been injured in an accident, you need to make an informed decision about whether to pursue legal action. All types of injuries can lead to financial and non-financial costs; and, if you have grounds to pursue...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Do I Need an Attorney After a Car Accident in Florida?

If you have been injured in a car accident, one of the first decisions you need to make is whether to hire an attorney to represent you. ...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What To Do After a Rideshare Car Accident in Florida

Rideshare passengers and other individuals injured in rideshare car accidents have clear rights under Florida law. With this in mind, if you were injured in a collision caused by an Uber or Lyft driver, you will want to talk...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What If the At-Fault Driver Dies in the Crash? How Florida Victims Can Still Pursue Compensation

Understanding what you need to do as the victim of a serious car accident can be challenging under any circumstances. But, it can be especially challenging if the at-fault driver died in the crash. ...more

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals Clarifies Insurer's Right to Statutory Subrogation for Minnesota PIP Benefits

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In an unpublished decision, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently addressed the interplay between contractual and statutory subrogation rights in the context of out-of-state personal injury protection benefits. The decision...more

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What If the Car Wasn’t Moving? Understanding ‘Parked Car’ Injury Claims in Florida

While most car accidents involve collisions between moving vehicles, we also occasionally see cases in which one of the cars was parked. When a driver or passenger is sitting in a parked vehicle at the time of a collision,...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

15 Reasons Why the Other Driver Could Be Responsible for Your Car Accident in Florida

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Florida, can you file an insurance claim? While you can always seek coverage under your own collision and personal injury protection (PIP) policies, car accident victims can file...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Your Guide to New Jersey PIP Laws, Liability Claims, and Car Accident Compensation

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Navigating medical expenses after a car accident can be overwhelming, but understanding your options makes all the difference. In New Jersey, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers medical bills, and if you have additional...more

Marshall Dennehey

Court Finds that Claims Under New Jersey’s Insurance Fraud Prevent Act Are Subject to Arbitration

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Gov’t Emps. Ins. Co. v. Mount Prospect Chiropractic Ctr., P.A., 98 F.4th 463 (3d Cir. 2024) - The court found that nothing in the text or legislative history of New Jersey’s Insurance Fraud Prevent Act (IFPA) explicitly or...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

How Fault Is Determined in Florida Auto Accident Cases

To seek full compensation for an auto accident in Florida, you need proof of fault. While personal injury protection (PIP) insurance provides “no fault” coverage, this coverage is limited, and it won’t nearly cover all of the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Proving a Hit and Run in Florida: What Evidence is Needed?

If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident in Florida, you will need evidence to file an insurance claim. While your personal injury protection (PIP) policy should provide a small amount of coverage regardless of what...more

Marshall Dennehey

Class Action Out of Minnesota with Potential Impacts on Litigating and Negotiating Major Case

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A class action suit is brewing in Minnesota which has the potential for major implications in the way major case investigations are litigated and negotiated. In Taqueria El Primo LLC et al. v. Illinois Farmers Ins. Co. et...more

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Is the Operator of a Low-Speed Electric Scooter a “Pedestrian” Under N.J.S.A. 39:6a-2(H) and Entitled to PIP Benefits?

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By way of background, on November 22, 2021, David Goyco was operating a Segway low-speed electric scooter (LSES), which has a maximum speed of 15.5 miles per hour, when he was struck by an automobile. As a result of the...more

Cozen O'Connor

Claims Notes: June 2024

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The Florida Supreme Court ruled that PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurers may pay 80% of a charge submitted by a provider, even when that reimbursement amount is less than the amount that would be reimbursable under the...more

Segal McCambridge

Michigan Supreme Court Cracks Down on Fraud in Claims filed with the MAIPF: Honesty Matters Throughout the Process

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Car insurance plays a crucial role in protecting drivers and their finances after an accident. It provides financial support for medical bills, lost wages, and car repairs. However, a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision in...more

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Claims Notes: May 2024

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The steel contractor named the general contractor an additional insured on its CGL policy. The steel contractor's welds were defective. The general contractor retrofitted the named insured's defective columns before they...more

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Take a Closer Look: The Precise Language of an Out-of-State Coverage Provision Leads To Varying Results

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Key Points: Where the language in an insurance contract is plain and unambiguous, the courts must interpret the terms of the contract according to their plain meaning as written....more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

As The PIP World Turns: Insurance Carriers Do Not Have To Pay 100% Of The Billed Amounts Under Section 627.736, Florida Statutes

A plethora of litigation exists in Florida’s state and federal courts regarding the amounts an insurance carrier must reimburse a medical provider for personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. Such challenges carry a heavy...more

Segal McCambridge

Michigan Court of Appeals Decision Raises Questions on Electronic Signatures in Insurance Policies

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The Michigan Court of Appeals recently decided a case that impacts many pending claims and will impact how the underwriting department is handling policy renewals. The case of Bronson Health Care v Esurance Property and...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Role of Insurance Companies in Florida Personal Injury Cases

If you have been injured in an accident, then you can expect to be contacted by the defendant’s insurance adjusters in short order. While most people are aware that dealing with insurers is an important part of personal...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Role of Insurance Companies in Truck Accident Cases in Florida

Insurance coverage is an important aspect of any personal injury case. The process of dealing with insurance adjusters can be complicated. This level of complication can be magnified for a number of reasons in truck accident...more

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What You Need to Know About Florida’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law

Florida is in a minority of states which employ a “no-fault” personal injury system. This results in car accident victims first having to file a claim against their own insurance before submitting a claim to a defendant’s...more

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Florida Supreme Court Could Finally Provide Clarity on Payment of Medical Expenses by Insurers under Florida PIP Statute

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The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in the case of Allstate Insurance Co. et al. v. Revival Chiropractic LLC, case number SC22-735, regarding payment of medical expenses that could affect...more

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Does my Insurance Cover an Accident Outside of Michigan?

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If you’re going to be taking a road trip outside of Michigan, it is important to know what your legal rights are in the event that you are involved in an out-of-state auto accident. Can you sue the at-fault driver who...more

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