--- title: Florida Personal Injury (2) description: (2) --- [![Foreclosure and Loan Modification Lawyers](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/hs-fs/images/forclosure-attorneys.png?width=360&height=117&name=forclosure-attorneys.png "Foreclosure and Loan Modification Lawyers")](https://www.amerihopealliance.com/) - Practice Areas - [Foreclosure Defense](https://amerihopealliance.com/foreclosure-defense) - [Claim Surplus Funds](https://amerihopealliance.com/surplus-funds) - [Loan Modification](https://amerihopealliance.com/loan-modification) - [Tax Resolution & Tax Preparation](https://amerihopealliance.com/en/amerihope-alliance-tax-resolution) - [Bankruptcy](https://amerihopealliance.com/en/bankruptcy) - [Probate](https://amerihopealliance.com/en/probate) - [About Us](https://amerihopealliance.com/about_us) - [Case Results](https://legal.amerihopealliance.com/case-results) - [Client Login](https://amerihopealliance.com/client_login) - [FAQ](https://amerihopealliance.com/frequently-asked-questions) - [Contact Us](https://amerihopealliance.com/contact_us) - [Blog](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/blog) - [Foreclosure and Loan Modification Blog](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/blog) - [Personal Injury Blog](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury) - [Referrals](https://amerihopealliance.com/surplus-case-referral) ph: (877) 882-5338 # Personal Injury Blog - [Blog](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/blog) - Personal Injury Blog ## [How Long Will It Take to Settle My Personal Injury Claim?](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/how-long-will-it-take-to-settle-my-personal-injury-claim) [![](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/hubfs/images/Time3-470488-edited.jpg)](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/how-long-will-it-take-to-settle-my-personal-injury-claim) If you've been **injured in an accident that was someone else's fault, you'll want to be reimbursed** for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. That's only fair. **But how long will it take?**  It's not possible to say exactly how long it will take to settle your personal injury claim because every case is different. Some can be settled within **3-4 months**. Others take **years**. The time it takes to settle your case will depend on how long it takes for you to **complete medical treatment**, how the insurance company deals with your case, and whether you want to settle fast for less money or hold out for a fair settlement. \[fa icon="clock-o"\] June 2018 \[fa icon="user"\] [Maxwell Swinney](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/author/maxwell-swinney) \[fa icon="folder-open'\] [car accident](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/topic/car-accident), [personal injury settlement](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/topic/personal-injury-settlement) [Read More »](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/how-long-will-it-take-to-settle-my-personal-injury-claim) ## [How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-personal-injury-attorney) [![](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/hubfs/images/Shake4.jpg)](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-personal-injury-attorney) **It shouldn't cost you anything to hire a personal injury attorney**, not out of your pocket anyway. However, they're not free either. Most personal injury lawyers charges what's called a **contingency fee**. That means that they're paid contingent upon getting you a settlement. When your personal injury case is settled and you are paid by the insurance company, **your attorney gets a percentage of that settlement money**. Using a contingency fee is great because it saves you from having to spend cash up front, and it gives your lawyer the incentive to work towards getting you the biggest settlement. ### How Much of the Settlement Does Your Lawyer Get? \[fa icon="clock-o"\] May 2018 \[fa icon="user"\] [Maxwell Swinney](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/author/maxwell-swinney) \[fa icon="folder-open'\] [car accident](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/topic/car-accident), [personal injury attorney](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/topic/personal-injury-attorney) [Read More »](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-personal-injury-attorney) ## [How Can You Get Paid after Being Injured in an Accident That Wasn't Your Fault?](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/how-do-you-get-paid-after-being-injured-in-an-accident-that-wasnt-your-fault) [![](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/hubfs/images/Xray2.jpg)](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/how-do-you-get-paid-after-being-injured-in-an-accident-that-wasnt-your-fault) If you've been **injured in an accident that wasn't your fault**, you'll want the responsible party's insurance to reimburse you for the financial burden the accident caused you. The costs associated with an accident, including medical bills, property damage, and lost wages, can add up to many thousands of dollars. So, how do you get an insurance company to reimburse you after one of their policyholders caused you injury? Let's take a look. ## Start at the Scene of the Accident To put the odds of getting a fair settlement in your favor, you should **collect relevant evidence at the scene of the accident**. If it's a car accident, get the other driver's insurance information, take pictures of the accident, and get a copy of the police report. And **don't admit fault to the other driver or the police**.  ## See a Doctor Immediately If you're injured after an accident, even in a very minor way, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. **You may not be able to tell how badly you're injured at the time of the accident.** Sometimes a seemingly-insignificant injury gets worse in the days and weeks after an accident, and failing to get prompt treatment can make it worse. \[fa icon="clock-o"\] May 2018 \[fa icon="user"\] [Maxwell Swinney](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/author/maxwell-swinney) \[fa icon="folder-open'\] [car accident](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/topic/car-accident), [personal injury settlement](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/topic/personal-injury-settlement), [personal injury claim](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/topic/personal-injury-claim) [Read More »](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/how-do-you-get-paid-after-being-injured-in-an-accident-that-wasnt-your-fault) ## [Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Car Insurance in Florida](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/personal-injury-protection-pip-car-insurance-in-florida) [![](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/hubfs/images/Neck.jpg)](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/personal-injury-protection-pip-car-insurance-in-florida) If you are **injured in a car accident in Florida**, you are responsible for paying for the treatment of your injuries even if the accident is another driver's fault. As such, every driver in the Sunshine State is required to have something called **Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, also known as “no-fault” insurance**, that pays for injuries you receive in a car accident no matter who is at fault for causing the accident. > According to Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation, the intention of the PIP requirement is ***“to provide injured drivers up to $10,000 in immediate medical coverage in lieu of establishing fault through the court system. The goal was to reduce payment delay for injured drivers, as well as limit the utilization of the court system.”*** ## What Does PIP Cover? #### Medical Costs In Florida, **80% of the cost of your medical bills will be covered by PIP, up to $10,000**. If the injury isn't an emergency, then you can only receive **$2,500** worth of benefits. The medical expenses that PIP will cover include the costs of: \[fa icon="clock-o"\] April 2018 \[fa icon="user"\] [Maxwell Swinney](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/author/maxwell-swinney) \[fa icon="folder-open'\] [car accident](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/topic/car-accident), [personal injury protection](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/topic/personal-injury-protection) [Read More »](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/personal-injury-protection-pip-car-insurance-in-florida) [\[fa icon="angle-double-left"\] Prev](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.amerihopealliance.com/personal-injury/all) ### About this Blog Amerihope Alliance Legal Services is a leading loan modification and foreclosure defense law firm with attorneys licensed in 5 states. We have helped over 7,000 homeowners fight back and keep their homes. 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