Florida Governor Race. Scott Wins. Keep your eye on PIP.

Florida Governor Race.  Scott Wins.  Keep your eye on PIP. Dr. Alan Himmel Well, not much to say about the results of the Florida Governor race. For the sake of Florida drivers and doctors who treat accident patients, lets hope that we have another four years of PIP. The fact that Rick Scott was the […]

What Does it Mean when they say PIP is Primary?

What Does it Mean when they say PIP is Primary? Dr. Alan Himmel PIP No-Fault Insurance is primary in Florida.  What this means is, if you are involved in a car accident in the State of Florida, and you either have your own car with insurance or are living with a resident relative (living in […]

The Changes to the Florida PIP law have worked to stop fraud: True or False?

The Changes to the Florida PIP law have worked to stop fraud:  True or False? Dr. Alan Himmel The articles are beginning to come out stating that the changes in the PIP laws that occurred in 2012 have decreased the rate of fraud, and costs to insurance companies, and ultimately to consumers.  This is a […]

FL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION PIP DENIALS BEGIN

FL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION PIP DENIALS BEGIN Dr. Alan Himmel Just as predicted, there are some companies who are ignoring Emergency Medical Conditions and denying PIP coverage beyond $2500.   So, a medical provider, in many cases a specialist, will look at and examine a patient, and say, “Yes, without medical treatment, this patient is […]