Florida PIP Insurance: Will the Legislature Finally Act?
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Florida PIP Insurance: Will the Legislature Finally Act?

Florida’s 2019 legislative session officially starts on March 3rd, and legislative committees are already meeting to discuss what the 2019 Legislature’s priorities will be. One of the items expected to be high on the agenda, for the third year in a row, is automobile liability insurance reform. According to a report from the Daytona Beach…

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage  and Why It Is Essential for You to Carry in Florida
201806.06
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Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage and Why It Is Essential for You to Carry in Florida

Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) insurance is an often-misunderstood but particularly important type of insurance that is essential to carry in Florida as a part of your automobile liability insurance policy.  While UM coverage can be added to your automobile liability insurance policy, it is not mandatory under Florida law.  UM insurance is therefore purely voluntary coverage…

Florida’s Legislature Considers the Most Dramatic Changes to the  State’s Automobile Liability Insurance Laws in More Than 40 Years
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Florida’s Legislature Considers the Most Dramatic Changes to the State’s Automobile Liability Insurance Laws in More Than 40 Years

Florida’s Legislature is currently considering the first major changes to the state’s motor vehicle insurance scheme in more than 40 years. These changes could have a significant impact upon personal injury cases related to motor vehicle accidents. The changes follow in the wake of reform efforts made in 2012 by Florida Governor Rick Scott and…