The Pros and Cons of Participating in Class Actions for Florida PIP Claims
As a Florida medical provider, the work often involves treating patients injured in car accidents and submitting bills to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurers. When insurers fail to pay claims in full or act unfairly, providers might find themselves drawn into class action lawsuits.
PIP Billing for Unlisted Services- A Guide for Medical Providers
As medical providers in Florida strive to comply with the complex landscape of billing Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, the question of how much to bill for services lacking established reimbursement amounts under the Medicare Part or Workers’ Compensation fee schedules looms large.
Attorney Carlos Cabrera named to Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is pleased to announce that attorney Carlos D. Cabrera of Dania Beach, Florida has been certified as a life member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Navigating Refund Requests from Florida PIP Insurance Companies
By: Christopher M. Tuccitto, Esq. While it doesn’t occur too often, it’s practically inevitable if you’re a Florida medical provider who treats patients for Personal Injury claims that you will eventually receive a request from a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance carrier for a refund of a supposed overpayment.
2024 Legislative Update
By: Christopher M. Tuccitto, Esq. Thankfully, the 2024 legislative session has ended without inflicting any cataclysmic changes on the Personal Injury industry. Although none of them passed, there were some bills introduced in this session that are worth our attention, because they may be resurrected in future sessions.
Recent 4th DCA Decision a Winner for Medical Providers
By: Christopher M. Tuccitto, Esq. A recent decision by Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal (4 th DCA) is a winner for medical providers who have had services denied by a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurer because the code billed does not have an established reimbursement amount under Medicare or Florida Workers’ Compensation.
Will PIP Suits Go the Way of the Dodo?
By: Christopher M. Tuccitto, Esq. House Bill 837 (HB 837) was signed into law on March 24, 2023, and it stands to dramatically alter the landscape of Florida Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Personal Injury claims going forward.
Florida Tort Reform: Bad to the Bone Legislation That No Adjustment Will Fix!!!!
By: James D. Underwood, Esq. & Christopher M. Tuccitto, Esq. The recently enacted and so-called Tort “Reform” law has something bad about it for everyone that will impact medical providers, attorneys, and consumer/claimants alike.
Closing the Case on Your Long Overdue Hurricane Irma Claim
By Russel Lazega, Attorney and Author -An Article from Russel's column in the Adventure News. The late Senator George Aiken was once asked what the U.S. should do about the long and seemingly hopeless battle in Vietnam.
The Hazards of Summer
By Russel Lazega, Attorney and Author. Article from Russel's column in the Adventure News. So summer is finally here. Sun-showers are drizzling raindrops and rainbows; the sky is warm and golden and the children are off to frolic and play. Of course, for me—the insurance lawyer—it’s more like: “Holy hurricane season!
Santa’s Updated Insurance Shopping List?
By Russel Lazega, Attorney and Author. Article from Russel's column in the Adventure News. So the holidays are just around the corner and if you ask any knowledgeable five-year-old she’ll tell you that Santa is hard at work preparing a spreadsheet of the latest “must-have’s” for children around the globe. But what’s Ol’ Saint Nick putting on the list for himself?
Whose Insurance Should Pay Your Car Damage?
By Russel Lazega, Attorney and Author. Article from Russel's column in the Adventure News. “Welcome to Beautiful South Florida!” No really, that’s what the truck that rear-ended my client’s new Nissan says on it. To add insult to injury, the truck’s insurer is now taking longer than the cable company’s service department to respond to the claim.
Just the insurance your wife wanted for Christmas this year
By Russel Lazega, Attorney and Author. Article from Russel's column in the Adventure News. Okay, so maybe I’m the only lunatic who thinks about insurance around the holidays. And maybe that’s why my Wheaten Terrier has a cozy spot in our king-sized bed and I have a nice view of the house from the Pet-mate Indigo Doggie Igloo.