Unit 3 Flashcards
Florida Financial Responsibility Law
The law requires an operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident (one involving bodily injury or property damage rendering a vehicle inoperable) OR convicted of certain traffic offenses to respond for such damages and show proof of financial ability to respond for damages in future accidents.
Persons found guilty of driving under the influence (DUI) must purchase limits for a minimum of three years of either:
- 100/300/50 Liability Limits (or)
- $350,000 post of a Bond
If the person has not been found guilty of a DUI or felony traffic offense during the three-year period, he or she is allowed to return to the standard coverage limits.
The Financial Responsibility Law can be satisfied in one of three ways
- 10/20/10 auto liability limits at the time of the occurrence
- Being a qualified self-insurer for 10/20/10 limits
- Posting a cash bond that guarantees responsibility to 10/20/10 limits
If financial responsibility did not exist at the time of the accident, two things must happen to avoid penalties:
- The legally valid claims of others must be satisfied (up to the 10/20/10 requirements).
- The owner & operator must provide certification (SR-22) of financial responsibility for future accidents.
SR-22
An ______ is a state form of “certification of financial responsibility” filed on behalf of an insured by his/her insurance company (using Form _____ ) certifying that coverage is in effect (certification must remain on file for three years).
NOTE: A Named Non-owner policy is taken out by an individual who must have certification of financial responsibility (an SR-22) who does not own an automobile.
No-Fault
Those who are subject to and comply with the law are not subject to legal liability for causing bodily injuries to others, regardless of fault (subject to important exceptions, discussed below).
As one may not be able to seek legal liability damages against another for bodily injuries, the law substitutes, under one’s own insurance, a coverage named “Personal Injury Protection” (PIP). This coverage provides first-party benefits for economic loss, without regard to fault.
The law requires that PIP insurance be carried by the owners of motor vehicles and imposes penalties for failing to do so.
Elements of the No-Fault Elements law
- Immunity
- First Party Coverage
- Penalties
NOTE: The “first party” in an insurance contract/policy refers to the insured.
Immunity
Those that are subject to the law, and comply with the law, are immune from legal liability for causing bodily injuries to others
First Party Coverage
The insurance coverage, Personal Injury Protection (PIP), is the ____ ____ _____ which affords coverage to those injured in automobile accidents without regard to fault.
NOTE: The “____ ____” in an insurance contract/policy refers to the insured.
Penalties
The No-Fault law requires PIP coverage be carried by the owners of motor vehicles, and imposes _______ for failing to do so.
the insured
PIP benfits follow
the motor vehicle
Tort immunity follows
90
Non-residents who are not required to register their vehicles in Florida ARE subject to the No-Fault law if they have a motor vehicle physically present in Florida for more than ___ of the preceding 365 days.
No-Fault Penalties
three penalties for non-compliance:
- Personal liability for payment of PIP benefits to those entitled to receive such benefits.
- No “immunity” from legal liabilities which are granted to those who do comply.
- Suspension of driver’s license and vehicle registration
10,000
The required limit for the package of PIP benefits is __________ per person per accident.
Medical Benefits
This PIP benefit pays for 80% of reasonable expenses for necessary medical expenses.
Work Loss
This PIP benefit reimburses up to 60% of loss of gross income or earning capacity
Replacement Services
This PIP benefit pays up to 100% of the cost for having household services performed.
$5,000
Death Benefit payable is up to
No- Fault law Other Requirements
The ____ ____ ____ requires an insurance company to offer modifications to the basic coverage at the time of original application and at each renewal. These modifications apply to the Named Insured and/or the Named Insured and Family Members. Other parties eligible for PIP benefits are not subject to the modifications.
Judy has a PIP claim with $5,000 in injuries and a $1,000 PIP deductible. How much will Judy receive as a claim payment from her insurance company?
FORMULA:
(Damages - Deductibles) X Coinsurance = Claims Payment
ANSWER:
($5,000 Judy’s Damage - $1,000 Judy’s Deductible) X .80 (80%) = $3,200
PIP Recovery Formula
(Injury Amount – Deductible Amount) X PIP Benefit % (80% in most instances) = PIP Recovery
NOTE: When you calculate a PIP recovery the calculated PIP recovery amount can never be greater than $10,000.
Winston has a PIP claim with $5,000 in injuries and a $500 PIP deductible. How will Winston’s PIP claim be calculated?
($5,000 Injuries - $500 PIP Deductible) X 80%
Greg has a PIP claim with $25,000 in injuries and a $1,000 PIP deductible. How will Greg’s PIP claim be calculated
($25,000 Injuries - $1,000 PIP Deductible) X 80% = $19,200… but the maximum PIP Coverage is a $10,000 Payout