When the 2012 Florida legislative session began, there was hopeful optimism that tort reform, or at least PIP reform, would finally gain some traction to rein in rampant fraud in the Sunshine State.
It took until the final hours of the session, but Florida Gov. Rick Scott got the legislation he sought to reform the mandatory motor vehicle no-fault law and crack down on the abuses in personal injury protection (PIP) cases that have led to skyrocketing increases for coverage.
While this is a step in the right direction, it is somewhat akin taking the first steps of a 600 mile trek from Tallahassee to Key West. Simply put, fraudsters aren't going to pack up and move away, nor are the trial lawyers who are undoubtedly crafting lawsuits to challenge this new legislation in court.
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