PIFF PRIORITY: Accuracy in Damages Legal Reform

The greatest element of economic damages in a personal injury lawsuit is often medical bills. In Florida, generally only the amount of medical treatment billed is admissible as evidence in trials. This is due to F.S. 768.76, which prohibits introduction of evidence regarding payments for medical expenses made on behalf of plaintiffs by collateral sources such as private health insurers.FL Chamber Accuracy in Damages