5 Signs of Whiplash After a Car Accident
I’m Dr. Ivan Bracic, and I’ve spent more than 30 years treating injury patients, a lot of them right after a car crash here in Southwest Florida. The 5 most common whiplash symptoms I see are neck pain and stiffness, headaches, shoulder or upper-back pain, dizziness, and tingling or numbness into the arms. This article […]
5 Things to Know About How Florida PIP Insurance Works
I’m Dr. Ivan Bracic, and I’ve spent more than 30 years caring for injury patients, a lot of them here in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres. The question I hear most from people right after a crash isn’t about their neck. It’s “how does PIP insurance work, and will it actually pay for this?” Florida […]
The Florida 14-Day Rule After a Car Accident, Explained
The Florida 14-day rule means that to keep your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical benefits after a car accident, you generally must be seen by a qualified provider within 14 days of the crash. Miss that window and you can lose your PIP medical coverage entirely, even when your injuries are real. If you have […]
7 Things to Do After a Car Accident in Florida
If you have been in a car accident in Florida, the first things to do are get to safety, call 911, and see a qualified provider promptly, because your health and your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits both depend on acting quickly. Florida’s no-fault system generally gives you 14 days to be seen after a […]
After a Car Accident in Florida: PIP vs. Health Insurance
After a car accident in Florida, your auto Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage usually pays first for crash-related medical care, up to $10,000, but only if you are seen by a qualified provider within 14 days of the crash. Health insurance generally applies afterward, on your plan’s normal copay and deductible terms. If you have […]