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Interest groups taking sides in Florida's 'no-fault' insurance fight

By Mark Hollis

Tallahassee Bureau

Posted July 1 2007

TALLAHASSEE It's known as "no fault" and was designed to safeguard motorists hurt in an accident. The down side, say auto insurers, is that it also shields fraudsters and doctors, lawyers and others who milk the system and jacks up insurance rates for the rest of us.

For 36 years, Florida drivers have been legally required to carry at least $10,000 in insurance to cover their medical bills in the event of a crash, no matter who was to blame (hence the phrase "no fault"). That law will expire Oct. 1, unless Gov. Charlie Crist, who wants it extended, calls a special session of the Legislature to renew it. Last week, Crist said he may do that in September, or sooner.

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