Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How long does a typical personal injury case take?

Answer: Every case is unique. We understand the pain, expense and inconvenience you may be experiencing. Our office will do everything we can to obtain a favorable outcome of your case as quickly as possible.

Question: How involved will I be in my personal injury case?

Answer: Again, Every case is unique. Our office will do everything we can to minimize any inconvenience to you. We communicate with our clients on a regular basis and keep our clients up to date as to the progress of their case.

Question: Who pays for my medical bills if I am injured in an auto accident?

Answer: If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, whether your fault or not, your medical bills are paid under the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) section of your personal automobile policy. If you do not own an automobile, then you may be entitled to PIP coverage from other vehicles if any, registered to your household at the time of the accident or from the PIP coverage for the vehicle you were occupying at the time of the accident.

Question: What is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)?

Answer: Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits, also known as Florida NO-FAULT Protection is required as part of every personal automobile policy in the State of Florida. Under PIP, your policy will provide reimbursement for 80%-percent of all reasonable medical, surgical, x-ray, dental and rehabilitative services, including prosthetic devices, and medically necessary ambulance, hospital and nursing services.

In addition to the medical reimbursement listed above, your PIP insurer will provide reimbursement for 60%-percent of transportation costs to obtain medical care. PIP benefits also pay 60%-percent of loss of income and/or earning capacity due to injuries you sustain. This includes time missed from work. If you are disabled, your PIP benefits will also cover reasonable expenses incurred for ordinary and necessary services you would have performed except for the injury. Most PIP policies have a per accident maximum benefit of $10,000.