Florida No Fault Law and PIP Benefits Dear Client: Under Florida Law, in many motor vehicle cases, certain no-fault insurance may apply. When no-fault insurance does apply, the law provides for payment of 80% of medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident, and reimbursement of 60% of lost wages (subject to certain deductibles). In most cases, insurance companies will voluntarily pay these benefits (referred to as a personal injury protection, or PIP benefits) after an application has been filed. Since we are handling your personal injury case, we will assist you in filing these applications as an accommodation for you, and help you monitor the payment of medical expenses and lost wages. We do not generally take additional fees when insurance companies voluntarily pay PIP benefits. Nevertheless, if the insurance company does not voluntarily pay the PIP benefits, and those benefits are received solely as a result of our additional efforts, we will charge as a fee a portion of the PIP benefits received not to exceed 20% thereof. If it is necessary to file a lawsuit relating to the PIP benefits, then we will only do so with your approval, and will base our fees accordingly at that time. If you have any questions about PIP benefits, please feel free to contact us at any time. COURTESY OF SOKOLOFF & WEINSTEIN, P.A., ATTORNEYS AT LAW, IN ROYAL PALM BEACH. (561)790-6788/(561)790-4505 Back To Main Articles Page
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