Auto insurance reform injunction in Florida halted

January 9, 2013January 9, 2013 H. Cutner

A federal judge has denied the progress of the process that could have blocked the PIP changes. A federal judge has just ruled to stop an injunction designed to impede the personal injury protection (PIP) reforms to the auto insurance law in Florida, which had only just been enacted last year. Supporters of the reform feel that this decision was an important victory for vehicle coverage in the state. As a part of U.S. District Court Judge Richard Lazzara’s ruling, he refused to grant requests for an injunction that were…

Auto insurance changes in Florida may not lower premiums

August 6, 2012August 6, 2012 Julie Campbell

Alterations to PIP may not bring relief to drivers’ wallets. The Florida no fault auto insurance program has just experienced a number of alterations in the hopes that the residents of the state would face lower premiums resulting from the crackdown on fraud. Fraudulent claims have been rampant in the state, driving rates ever upward. Governor Rick Scott and the lawmakers in the Republican party have promised that no-fault insurance premiums will slide as a result of these efforts. However, a company that was hired to perform an evaluation on…