PI
What is the process of taking a case to court called?
Litigation
What type of employee status is required for a WC claim
W-2 Employee
What age group is not eligible for SSD representation at LaBovick?
Minors under 18 and retirees over 67
What is the maximum PIP coverage amount available under Florida law?
$10K
If a caller’s case is outside LaBovick’s practice areas, what should you do?
Refer them to a partner firm or provide guidance
What should you do if a caller was in a car accident but has no injuries?
Explain that we cannot take the case and guide them on settling their property damage claim themselves or refer out
What is the deadline for reporting a work-related injury to an employer?
30 days from the incident
What is the purpose of the Date of Last Insured (DLI) in an SSD claim?
Determines if the applicant has enough work credits for SSD benefits
How soon after an accident must someone seek treatment for their PIP benefits to apply?
14 Days
What are the three possible decisions on an intake call?
Retain, Refer, Reject
What are the 4 I's of Intake?
Incident date and details; injuries; innocence; insurance
True or False. We can sign WC cases involving USPS employees.
False
What is the maximum fee LaBovick can collect from an SSD settlement?
$9,200 or 25% of backpay, whichever is lower
What happens if a caller is at fault for their auto accident?
PIP still covers medical expenses
What law firm does LaBovick refer ALL Florida PI to?
Steve Slingbaum
What is the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in Florida?
2 years from the date of the accident
Can LaBovick handle WC cases that happen on boats?
No, those fall under maritime law
What is the required length of disability for SSD eligibility?
At least 12 months or expected to last 12 months
True or False. We can offer a PIP referral to ALL PI cases.
False- PIP only applied to auto accident cases.
What is the purpose of Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage?
Covers injuries when the at-fault driver has no or insufficient insurance
If a caller was injured at work but has no medical treatment 6 months after the incident, can the case still be considered?
No, injuries requiring treatment are necessary for a WC claim