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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Florida’s status as a no-fault state may be coming to an end as the legislature sends Senate Bill 54 to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida is one of the minority of states that requires motor vehicle owners to carry...more
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage was first enacted in Florida in 1971. PIP is also known as no-fault insurance, and it allows drivers and passengers to obtain insurance benefits for medical treatment and wage loss,...more
Florida has been plagued with insurance fraud for decades. All insurance coverages are susceptible to fraud, but scams are especially prevalent in the context of automobile accidents. Staged crashes, patient brokering,...more
Following an automobile accident, injured parties need immediate funds to pay for medical expenses. To ensure that injured persons have the ability to obtain necessary healthcare, Florida law requires auto insurers to...more