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Serving Florida Car Accident Victims<\/p>

Hurt in a Florida Car Accident? Understand PIP and Concussion Claims<\/h1>

Florida's no-fault insurance system can leave serious injuries, including concussions, only partly addressed. Learn how PIP and a separate injury claim may work together, and what to do next.<\/p>

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By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published October 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Florida PIP & Concussion Claims: How Settlement Works After a Car Accident<\/h2>\n

If you suffered a concussion in a Florida car accident, you’re likely wondering how much you can recover and when. The answer involves two separate systems: Florida’s no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which pays first and quickly, and your right to sue the at-fault driver’s liability insurance if PIP doesn’t cover all your losses.<\/p>\n

This page explains how PIP works, what it covers, when those benefits run out, and how a settlement for concussion actually gets built\u2014so you understand what to expect next.<\/p>\n\n

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If you don't have UM coverage and the other driver is uninsured, you may have limited recovery options beyond PIP. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What Is Florida PIP and Why Does It Matter?<\/h2>\n

Your own car insurance pays your medical bills and lost income after a crash, regardless of who caused it. That coverage is called Personal Injury Protection, or PIP.<\/p>\n

Florida PIP covers up to $10,000<\/a> in combined medical expenses and lost wages for a single accident. You must file a PIP claim with your own insurer within a set time frame to access these benefits. PIP is primary coverage, and a claim against the at-fault driver’s liability insurance does not have to wait until PIP pays or is used up. PIP benefits paid or payable are credited against tort damages (\u00a7 627.736(3)).<\/p>\n

How Much Does PIP Pay for Medical Expenses and Lost Income?<\/h2>\n

Florida’s PIP coverage pays for medical care and for a portion of lost income, within statutory limits:<\/p>\n

Under Florida law<\/a>, personal injury protection must provide eighty percent of all reasonable expenses for medically necessary medical, surgical, X-ray, dental, and rehabilitative services. If an emergency medical condition is documented, the medical benefit limit rises to the full $10,000 cap (minus any lost-income benefits paid).<\/p>\n

The 14-Day Rule: When You Must Seek Care<\/h3>\n

Here’s a critical detail many injured people miss: you must receive initial medical treatment within 14<\/a> days of the crash to qualify for PIP benefits.<\/p>\n

For a concussion, this matters enormously. Concussions can develop over hours or days. Symptoms like headache, dizziness, memory problems, and sensitivity to light often worsen after the initial crash.<\/p>\n

Action step:<\/strong> Seek medical evaluation as soon as possible after a crash, ideally within a few days. Document everything: when symptoms began, what you reported to the doctor, and all test results.<\/p>\n

When Does the $2,500 Medical Limit Increase?<\/h2>\n

The $2,500 PIP medical cap can feel inadequate for a concussion. Concussions often require:<\/p>\n