PIP Coverage at Emergency Rooms or Urgent Care
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle crash, then you must act as quickly as you can to seek medical attention. While personal injury protection (PIP) coverage is developed for helping injured persons cover their medical bills following an auto accident, you must follow specific requirements and limitations to collect the benefits from your auto insurance carrier.
You Have 14 Days to Seek Medical Attention
To receive your PIP benefits, you must obtain medical attention within 14 days of your motor vehicle crash. Even if you feel fine, it’s best that you get medical attention, whether in an urgent care center or emergency room. Be aware that some injury symptoms don’t manifest for days or several weeks after a crash, and even seemingly minor aches and pains may get worse over t...