Tuesday, March 29, 2016

PIP Coverage in Washington State


Many of our clients encounter the concept of ‘Personal Injury Protection’ (“PIP”) if they are in a car accident and need immediate medical care. We’d like to explain exactly what it is, how it works and why its an important part of every insurance plan.

What is PIP?  
PIP is a part of your insurance policy that covers (up to certain limits) medical expenses, wage loss, loss of services, and funeral services and it applies no matter who is at fault.

Is PIP required?
PIP is not required, but Washington Law does require that your insurance offers it to you. If they do not offer it to you and receive a rejection in writing, your company must add it to your policy and charge you for it. Sometimes, even if its not a part o your policy the insurance company must honor it post - accident if they cannot provide something in writing that the coverage was waived.

How it works:
If you are a ‘named insured’ are injured, PIP coverage kicks in. It covers 1) persons named on the policy; household residents related by blood, marriage or adoption, as well as any non-family passenger and pedestrians involved in an accident.

Why its important.

Should you find yourself in an auto accident where injuries are incurred, PIP will pay for your medical care as you negotiate with a liable parties insurance company. If you don’t have it, you will have to pay these costs out of pocket thus potentially prohibiting the quality of care in your recovery.
For me information on your rights in a Seattle Auto Accident, please consider contacting a Seattle Personal Injury Attorney.

Our Firm:

520 Kirkland Way, Ste 103
Kirkland, WA 98033
T: (425) 889-9300

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