Under the new PIP law, an injured person must seek medical care for injuries resulting from an auto accident within 14 days of the accident. Otherwise no PIP benefits will be paid. In addition, if it is determined that the injury is not an emergency medical condition, your PIP benefits are reduced to $2,500.00. Under [...]

When do the substantive changes of the new PIP law go into effect? The new PIP law went into effect beginning on January 1, 2013. However, that does not mean that all of the changes will take place immediately. In Menendez v. Progressive Ins. Co., 35 So. 3d 873 (2010), the Supreme Court of Florida [...]

Top reasons for using our firm to handle your PIP suits 1) Our firm does not take any percentage of the PIP benefits from the medical providers. Our fees and costs are only paid by the Insurance Companies, not our clients. Some firms get paid by the Insurance Companies and also charge the medical provider [...]

There are no shortage of PIP attorneys and PIP firms out there that keep a percentage of whatever PIP benefits and interest they secure for their clients for themselves. At the Law Offices of Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associates, P.A., we find this to be offensive. We feel that since your clinic performed medical services [...]

Personal injury protection also known as PIP not only covers the medical and hospital expenses in case one meets an accident and is insured under PIP but also helps to meet other expenses during the healing period.  Despite variation by state, these benefits may include: Loss of service Income continuation Funeral expenses Child care expenses [...]

The new PIP Law that takes effect on January 1, 2013 makes significant changes. The substantive changes under the new PIP law, HB119, will take effect on January 1, 2013.  Among the main changes under the new PIP law are the following: 1.  A claimant must receive treatment within 14 days of the auto accident. 2.  PIP [...]

If you’ve been in an accident that was not your fault, and your insurance company has denied your benefits, then it’s time to call in legal support in Orlando.  With the law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff& Associates, P.A., you can find out what benefits you are owed and how you can get them to [...]

While there are some that could go on and on about insurance companies and the lack of support they provide to clients and medical providers, this is certainly a complicated issue. Not only are insurance companies trying to make money, but also there are patients who are trying to scam the system. At the law [...]

Sometimes, it can seem that all Orlando medical practitioners have the resources they need. But what if you’re a medical provider who isn’t seeing the benefits they deserve? With the law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff& Associates, P.A., you can get answers to these puzzling questions – and you can get paid too. The Insurance [...]

For the everyday person, the idea of PIP doesn’t sound any alarms.  It just seems like another legal term that doesn’t matter until it directly impacts someone’s life.  What you need to know is this: When the insurance company denies your benefits, Florida PIP Statute § 627.736 allows you to recover your benefits with no [...]