Bishop v. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance

ELDRIDGE, Judge.

This State’s Insurance Code, Maryland Code (1957, 1991 Repl.Vol., 1992 Cum.Supp.), Article 48 A, § 539, and its motor vehicle law, Code (1977, 1987 Repl.Vol.), §§ 17-103 and 17-104(b) of the Transportation Article, generally require that motor vehicle insurance policies on vehicles required to be registered in Maryland provide coverage for “medical, hospital, and disability benefits” in a minimum amount of $2500. 1 These benefits are known as “Personal Injury Protection” or “PIP” benefits, and they are payable without regard to fault. The issue in this case is whether the…