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Am I required by the state to purchase personal injury protection?
Personal Injury Protection Requirements by State Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a form of car insurance only required by 14 states (see grid below). Often referred to as "no-fault" coverage, it generally pays without regard to fault; hence, the name. In addition to PIP, most states also req ...
Is personal injury protection the same as no-fault coverage?
Personal Injury Protection and No-Fault Insurance Personal injury protection (PIP) and no-fault insurance are one and the same thing. This coverage protects drivers, passengers, and pedestrians involved in a car accident. As the name "no-fault" suggests, this auto insurance plan is designed to p ...
What is personal injury protection or PIP?
Defining Personal Injury Protection Personal injury protection (PIP) is a form of car insurance that is often referred to as no-fault coverage. It's designed to pay without any heed to fault. Depending on state and term limits it may cover medical costs, lost job wages, childcare costs, and fune ...
How do you prove fault in a personal injury case?
Proving Fault in Personal Injury Cases To be compensated for a personal injury caused in a car accident, you (the plaintiff) must prove that other driver (the defendant) was at fault; or, as they say in legal circles, negligent. Under this criterion you must prove the following: Duty: The perso ...
Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney
Let a Personal Injury Attorney Protect You If you suffer a personal injury in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver, by law, you are supposed to receive financial compensation from that driver's auto insurance company. But what this law does not guarantee is receiving a just set ...
Where can I find a personal injury lawyer?
Finding a Personal Injury Attorney in Your Area Okay, here's how to find a personal injury lawyer: Check with friends and neighbors who may have been represented by a personal injury attorney. Ask for recommendations and/or if they received just compensation for the personal injury. Ask any law ...
What are the benefits of hiring a personal injury attorney?
A Personal Injury Attorney Protects Your Rights If you suffer a personal injury due to the negligence of another driver you, by law, are to be financially compensated by the driver's auto insurance company. Ideally, the driver will have personal injury protection (PIP) with his or her car insura ...