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Laws pertaining to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Florida were recently changed and it may be a major factor in your car accident settlement. Legislation passed in 2012 put changes into effect that will impact settlement amounts. These changes took effect on January 1, 2013 and are an attempt to decrease the amount of insurance […]

Florida no-fault PIP insurance laws mean that recovery of damages for injuries under this policy is not dictated by fault and is carried out through one’s own insurance. If you have full coverage in amounts that take care of your medical expenses, that’s great, but the coverage may not be enough to fully cover injuries […]

In the 2012 Legislative session, the Florida Legislature passed HB119, which will dramatically alter PIP payments and available benefits to their insureds and medical providers. As a practicing PIP Insurance Dispute Attorney, I am often asked by doctors of all specialties who have read and reviewed this law, what is the significance and requirements of […]

If you file an insurance company claim, knowing the claims process and how these companies work is important. This can help better prepare you and possibly even protect your claim. Of course, an Orlando Auto Accident Attorney like myself can help Florida drivers throughout the claims process. What to Know About Insurance Companies & Claims […]

Fatal Orlando Auto Accident No-Fault Death Benefits When tragedy strikes and your loved one is suddenly taken from you because of the negligence of another driver, you have many emotions to deal with. To make an already difficult situation more stressful, there are many concerns involving insurance claims other benefits. In Florida, you may be […]

Below you will find answers to some of the Car Safety Questions that we hear the most. What car safety features can help save my life? Adaptive Cruise Control: This technology uses forward-looking sensors, including radar cameras to monitor distance between your vehicle and others on the road. The system will automatically slow down your […]

Under Florida law, all drivers are required to carry what is known as PIP, which is short for Personal Injury Protection. PIP is No-Fault insurance, and that means that you can get PIP benefits whether or not you are at fault for the accident. The Florida No-Fault/PIP Law was designed by the Florida Legislature to […]

With the high school graduation festivities behind us, many of us are watching our teens take that next step towards adulthood: Leaving home to attend college. Proper vehicle maintenance and being safe away from home carries with it a whole new set of responsibilities. If your teen has the privilege of bringing a car with […]

Summer in Central Florida brings high temperatures and that means more people will be turning to our lakes, waterways and beaches to have some fun and cool off. Florida Leads the Nation In Boating Fatalities During the summertime, it is not uncommon to see countless boats on Florida’s lakes, rivers, and oceans. In fact, boating […]

Safety should be at the top of everyone’s back-to-school list this year. At the law firm of Michael T. Gibson, we want your children to have a safe and happy school year. While we expect our children’s school to be a safe haven for learning, unintentional injuries can occur on playgrounds, in hallways and around […]