PIP No Fault - Freqeuntly Asked Questions

PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR DRIVERS ON JANUARY 1, 2008.
Since the Florida Legislature passed a bill to reform Florida's Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law, citizens should know that Florida law will once again require drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance effective Jan. 1, 2008. That means all Florida motor vehicle owners and operators will be required to carry PIP in the amount of $10,000 for losses sustained by the insured or covered person as a result of bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle.

By law, PIP coverage pays the following benefits, up to the $10,000 limit:

• 80 percent of reasonable and medically necessary medical expenses;
• 60 percent of disability benefits for lost gross income and earning capacity;
• 100 percent of replacement services (such as child care, housekeeping, etc.); and
• $5,000 per individual death benefit.

I thought No-Fault went away?
No, the insurance requirements under Florida's Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law did expire on October 1, 2007, but the requirement for all Florida drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage will be reinstated on January 1, 2008, per Florida law.

What happens if I am injured by an at-fault driver who does not have auto insurance?
PIP will cover medical payments, up to the limits stated above, for you and each passenger in your vehicle regardless of who is at fault.

If I have health insurance coverage, do I really need auto insurance coverage as well?
Yes. By law, you must carry a minimum of $10,000 in PIP coverage.

What's the bottom line?
By law, you must now carry a minimum of $10,000 in PIP coverage.

If I am in an accident, will my lost wages be covered?
Yes, PIP will cover up to 60 percent of disability benefits for lost gross income and earning capacity, after payment for medical expenses, up to the $10,000 limit.