In 2020, Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system is looking to hit the refresh button. The House Government Operations & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee recently voted 13-4 to end the no-fault system, which requires motorists to carry personal-injury protection, or PIP, coverage. The bill (HB 771) would instead require motorists to carry bodily-injury coverage. Repealing PIP, a […]
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New Florida Driving Laws for the New Year
New Year, New Rules: “As a new year begins, I am proud to give law enforcement the ability to fully enforce the Wireless Communications While Driving law,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a news release. From 2014 through 2018, the Sunshine State saw more than 19,000 crashes involving smartphone use. Distracted driving slows your reaction […]
ConTEXT Is Everything: Florida’s New Texting While Driving Law
Texting while driving is a serious problem on Florida roadways, especially in Tampa. On July 1, 2019 a new law will go into effect making texting and driving a primary offense. What will be the impact on Floridians? Read on. HB 107 makes driving while texting a primary offense, meaning law enforcement can stop motorists […]
Denied Car Insurance Claim: What’s Next?
Denied car insurance claim When you get into a car accident, it can be a serious trauma, both emotionally and sometimes physically. In these circumstances, you trust your insurance company to handle the details appropriately so that you don’t have to. Unfortunately, when you rely on your insurance claim to come through swiftly, it can […]