Floczak v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance

SPAETH, Judge:

The issue presented in this case is whether a claim for basic work loss benefits under the Pennsylvania No-Fault Insurance Act 1 may be commenced by petition and rule. We hold that it may not be but that it must be commenced by praecipe for writ of summons or a complaint, as provided by Pa.R.C.P. 1007.

Appellee alleges that on December 18, 1976, she was hurt in an automobile accident, and as a result, incurred $2,326.75 in medical expenses and lost $8,082.90 in wages. She sought recovery under an insurance policy issued by appellant to the driver of the automobile in which she…