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How Do Worker's Compensation Claims Affect PIP Benefits in a Palm Beach County Car Accident Case?

Sometimes people are injured in a Palm Beach County car accident during the course of their employment and must miss work.  Worker's compensation is where most turn to replace their lost wages.  Under Florida law, worker's comp benefits must be credited agaisnt PIP benefits.  Under the worker's comp statutes, the insurance carrier is entitled to a lien on any settlement received by an injured worker from a 3rd party tortfeasor--called the collateral source law.  If you have been injured on the job contact an experienced Palm Beach County car accident attorney to represent you and insure you receive all of the benefits you are entitled to under the law.  Remember, if you visit a doctor who accepts worker's comp, they must dismiss any outstanding bills that remain unpaid after treatment.  Once a claimant settles with at 3rd party tortfeasor and the worker's comp cliamd has been resolved, the claimant may receive PIP benefits.  If you are injured and being denied worker's comp or PIP benfits, contacy a knowledgeable Palm Beach County car accident attorney immediately.  The best course of action is to always speak to an attorney experienced in car accident litgation prior to contacting anyone else.