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Provided By Christopher M. Tuccitto, Esq. The “Tort Reform” ushered in by the passage of House Bill 837 (HB 837) on March 24, 2023, marked a significant shift in Florida tort law, particularly in the realm of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) lawsuits. Among the most impactful changes introduced by the bill was the elimination of…

Provided By Christopher M. Tuccitto, Esq. Partner at Florida Advocates 754-290-3803 chris@fladvocates.com www.fladvocates.com 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 claimsin full or act unfairly, providers might find themselves drawn into class action…

By: Christopher M. Tuccitto, Esq., Managing Partner at Florida Advocates, A Private Law Firm754-290-3803, chris@fladvocates.com 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…

Provided 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. In the realm of PIP…

Provided By Christopher M. Tuccitto, Esq. 2024 Legislative Update 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. Motor Vehicle Insurance…

Provided 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. The…

Provided 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. Despite the law’s passage nearly six months ago, there’s still some confusion about whether medical providers…

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. Key components of the law include the elimination of attorney client privilege related to any referrals to medical providers by an…

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! The floods are coming,…

By Russel Lazega, Attorney and Author 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 Senator unflinchingly responded, “Declare victory and get out.” Back here in the state of sunshine, storms and alligators,…