Why are car accident victims required to prove their injuries are permanent but not motorcycle accident victims?

The Florida No-Fault law requires car drivers to carry at least $10,000 in personal injury protection insurance coverage, also called PIP. While this insurance pays for certain medical bills it does not cover many other types of damages, such as compensation for disfigurement, pain and suffering, and loss of capacity to enjoy life. The PIP law specifically states that to be eligible to recover these damages from the person at fault the injured person must prove that the injuries are permanent. However, since motorcycle riders are not required to carry PIP insurance, if they are injured in a motorcycle accident they do not have to prove their injuries are permanent in order to recover for these types of damages.



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