Auto Accidents 14-Day Rule

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Here in Florida, most automobile accident victims are unaware of the damaging effects of their hidden injuries, which may not manifest immediately after the accident. If you have been involved in an auto accident—even if it is minor or a simple fender-bender—it is important to have your injuries evaluated as soon as possible.

For most auto accident victims, feeling pain, soreness, and stiffness are obvious indications of an injury. However, just because you are “feeling fine” does not necessarily mean that you are “fine”. In many cases, the symptoms of whiplash may not appear for a while—and that can be for days, weeks, months, or even years.

And of course, the longer it takes to diagnose your problem and receive the necessary treatment, the worse the problem becomes.

Florida Personal Injury Law – What You Need to Know

• If you do not see a doctor within 14 days of an auto accident, you will lose the ability to use your PIP coverage for treatment.
• You have the right to choose your own physician.

Florida Personal Injury Protection Statute

637.736 – Required Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits

(1) REQUIRED BENEFITS
(a) Medical Benefits- Eighty percent of all reasonable expenses for medically necessary medical, surgical, x-ray, dental, and rehabilitative services, including prosthetic devices and medically necessary ambulance, hospital, and nursing services if the individual receives initial services and care pursuant to subparagraph 1 within 14 days after the motor vehicle accident.

After an accident, you should come in right away for a thorough examination and expert evaluation.

Our team of experts will provide you with a comprehensive chiropractic, orthopedic, and neurological examination.

If you’re diagnosed with whiplash or any other problem related to your accident, we’ll put together a custom treatment plan to get you out of pain as quickly as possible, help you heal properly, and reduce the likelihood of future reoccurrences.

Additionally to ensure you get all the care you need, we provide complete documentation of your injury for insurance and / or legal purposes. And if needed, we will be there to act as your expert witness.