Monday, February 19th, 2001 — A Florida special statewide grand jury is recommending that lawmakers reform the state's automobile personal injury protection law in an effort to prevent wide-scale fraud and abuse as unscrupulous attorneys, medical clinics, and others conspire to obtain the $10,000 per policy benefit provided under the law.
Auto PIP fraud has become a growing concern in the state as well-organized rings have formed to maximize potential collections from carriers. Under Florida's no-fault law, all drivers are required to carry $10,000 in no-fault coverage, also known as PIP coverage, with a maximum deductible of $2,000.
A special grand jury found that a number of legal and medical professionals have developed a variety of methods to improperly recover the $10,000 in coverage.