Police Searching for Colorado Man’s Familys
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the family of a Colorado man who was involved in an accident. The man was left in critical condition after the accident and is in the hospital. According to reports, the man from Colorado was hit by a car on U.S. 29 at West Airport Boulevard. The man[…]
Accidents and Social Medias
Advice from Personal Injury Attorney Ben Shell. My clients often ask me if they should stop posting on social media if they have a pending injury claim. While some may not like it, the answer is a resounding YES. Why stop? I can tell you with absolute certainty that the insurance defense lawyers and the[…]
What is an ‘Emergency Medical Condition’ Under the New Florida PIP Law?s
The new Florida Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law that went into effect in January of 2013 has been criticized for benefiting insurance companies at the expense of injured individuals. According to the new law, the amount of money paid out to an injured individual can be affected by whether or not the injury qualifies as[…]
Texting and Driving in Florida…What You Need to Know Nows
The Florida legislature recently passed the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law.” This new law which goes into effect on October 1, 2013, prohibits operating a motor vehicle while typing, sending, entering or reading data including text messages, e-mails, and instant messages. The stated intention for this legislation is to prevent texting related vehicle[…]
Independent Medical Examination Requirements
You may be required to attend an Independent Medical Examination (IME) under the terms of your automobile policy. In an IME, you are sent to a doctor hired by your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) carrier. The IME doctor reviews your medical records, does an examination and determines whether you still need medical treatment related to[…]
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) Coverages
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) coverage covers you when you are not at fault for a crash and the other driver does not have any liability coverage or not enough to compensate you for your personal injury and/or losses. Your UM coverage “steps in the shoes” of the other driver’s insurance company and provides additional personal injury[…]
Your PIP (Personal Injury Protection) Coverages
Your PIP – Personal Injury Protection – coverage under your own automobile insurance polity is primary in covering your medical expenses after you have been in a wreck. It does not matter whether you were at fault for the crash or not; your own personal injury insurance covers you.
Choose Your Own Doctor for Accident Injuriess
You can choose your own doctor when you have been involved in a collision and sustained a personal injury. You do not need prior authorization from your automobile insurance company. Your doctor will bill your automobile insurance company directly for services rendered to you.
Tell Your Doctor About Pre-Existing Conditionss
You should tell your doctor about any pre-existing problems you have regarding the area of your body that is injured in a car crash or automotive accident. Your doctor needs a clear picture of your medical health so he can provide effective treatment or your accident related personal injury.
Take Photographs of Your Car After an Accident!s
It is important to take photographs of the damage to your vehicle following a car crash in Florida. If you are able to take photographs of the other vehicle(s) involved, do so. It is also important to make note of any witnesses to the collision in case you need to contact them later.