Car Accident Victims in Florida Now Have Only 14 Days to Seek Medical Treatment After an Accident, Otherwise They Might Unknowingly Forfeit $10,000.00 of Benefits
Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 15, 2013 -- Under the new Florida PIP law, a person only has 14 days from the date of an accident to seek medical treatment. Furthermore, the law mandates that only certain types of physicians can provide this treatment. Such physicians include: Medical Doctors (M.D.); Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.); Dentists; Physician’s Assistants or Registered Nurse Practitioners. Chiropractic treatment is capped at $2,500.00 and can only be sought after a referral from another provider. Moreover, should a person fail to seek medical treatment within the 14 day window—PIP benefits are capped at $2,500.00 as opposed to $10,000.00.
Here at Celler Law, P.A. in Boca Raton, we have built relationships with quality physicians in the Tri-County area and guarantee that a client is evaluated within the 14 day time period (or the same day—if necessary). This is certainly better than a client trying to schedule an appointment him or herself, which might result in being seen days or even weeks after the accident.
According to Bobbie Celler, the founder and managing attorney at Celler Law “Although not all injuries stemming from an accident manifest themselves within 14 days, it is strongly recommended that you retain an attorney who can make sure you are evaluated by a quality physician within the 14 day time period so that it may be determined whether or not you are eligible for $10,000.00 of PIP benefits. Because our firm has relationships with many quality doctors, we will do everything in our power to ensure that a client is seen by a doctor within the critical 14 day time period.”
Celler Law, P.A., is a personal injury law firm located in Boca Raton, FL. The firm currently represents over 50 hospitals throughout the State and also focuses on representing those injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. Celler Law offers a free consultation to potential clients.
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