Summary
In Florida, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) typically covers up to $10,000 for medical expenses. After PIP is exhausted, remaining medical bills are often paid from your settlement. Regardless of liability policy limits, PIP coverage remains at $10,000. Legal fees, such as filing and mediation costs, may be deducted from your settlement if specified in your retainer or contingency fee agreement. Review your agreement to understand your financial responsibilities.Full Conversation
Just got a $*,* auto mobile settlement do I pay medical bills out my settlement money why did my medical bills come out of there PIP
In Florida, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers medical expenses up to a certain limit, typically $*,*. After PIP is exhausted, remaining medical bills are often paid from your settlement. You may want to consult a lawyer to ensure all expenses are accurately accounted for.
So if they had a *,*/*,* policy how much PIP is available
In Florida, regardless of the liability policy limits (like $*,*/$*,*), Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is generally $*,*. This is the standard amount for PIP in Florida, covering medical expenses and lost wages.
So can a lawyer make me pay out my settlement for all the documents they had to get during my case like filing fees mediation fees etc..
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In Florida, lawyers often deduct expenses like filing fees, mediation fees, and other costs from your settlement if agreed in the retainer or contingency fee agreement. It's important to review your agreement to understand what costs are your responsibility. Have you reviewed your agreement with your lawyer?