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Expert: - 11/29/2008


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i am told that since florida is a no fault state i can not claim any pain and suffering for soft tissue damage by the insurance company of the lady whose truck hit me in the rear while sitting at red light.( witness available) Is this truE??

Answer
Yes, well maybe.

In Florida accident, You can only sue for pain and suffering and loss wages if you had a severe injury or death (in case your spouse was injured). That is about it. Other than that, you can recover against your own insurance if you have the required PIP coverage. You can only recover the reasonable and necessary expenses of your treatment. Contact your adjuster for more information on the loss wages.

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Anne.
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Auto insurance claims regarding vehicle accidents, insurance coverages, auto policies, bodily injury claims, pain and suffering, injury settlements and negotiations.

Experience

I am an adjuster for injury claims and property damage claims for over 5 years (still working there). I have worked for personal injury attorneys helping consumers get a fair treatment and I am passionate to help others with their vehicle accidents.

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B.A. Economics/ Political Science

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I was the top settling claims adjuster at the Insurance Company that I worked for.
I am the co writer of http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com a website dedicated to help consumers document their auto claims and navigate the complex claim process.

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I work with injury lawyers working on high dollar settlements and jury awards for pain and suffering see: Spokane Law Office.

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