No Fault Collection

Our firm has been privileged to represent select members of the medical community in “no-fault” collection matters. Unlike most law firms, where no-fault is a “sideline”, we have dedicated the staff of our no fault division and our resources to this important branch of the law. You can rely on us to get the job done, quicker than anyone else.

Meticulous preparation is the secret that guarantees our clients the very best results. We have collected millions of otherwise unrecoverable funds wrongfully denied by insurance carriers. We even disseminate to our clients information regarding the developments in “no-fault” collection to keep them informed of important changes in the law, and help them develop proper office billing protocol. We know how to handle your denials and get your claims paid.

We Have Collected Millions For Our Clients. We Can Do The Same For You.

Thank you for considering the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP to represent your interests in no fault collection. Find out how to recover your uncollected funds from the insurance carriers by reading more.

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No Fault Insurance In New York

I. Introduction

In an effort to combat rising automobile insurance rates, in 1974 the New York Legislature passed sweeping changes to the Insurance Law designed to provide a basic level of economic coverage for New York drivers hurt in motor vehicle accidents while at the same time significantly curtailing the number of motor vehicle cases litigated in the State courts. Known as the No-Fault law, the statutes create a dual system for compensating persons involved in motor vehicle accidents. Regardless of fault, every automobile insurance policy in New York provides for the payment of first-party benefits of up to $50,000 for “basic economic loss” for covered persons injured in car accidents, but bars the filing of lawsuits against the at-fault party to recover non-economic loss (i.e. pain and suffering) except for those who have suffered “serious injury” as defined by the statute. Read more

Collecting No-Fault Benefits

For the past couple of decades, my partner Steve and I have been representing victims of motor vehicle accidents resulting from the carelessness of other drivers. One thorn in my side has always been the No Fault arbitration and litigation process. The carriers seem to be even more aggressive in denying claims that rightfully should be paid, while the penalties for doing so are being diminished. Read more

“Reimbursement For Travel” Form

If your client has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, s/he is entitled to be reimbursed for the mileage to/from home to the health care provider. Proof of the expenses and demand for mileage reimbursement must be sent to the carrier within 45 days of the date of treatment. Once submitted, the carrier must pay or deny the claim within 30 days. For your convenience, a no-fault mileage reimbursement log can be downloaded in .pdf format free of charge by clicking the picture to the right. Read more