TALLAHASSEE — With the support of Gov. Rick Scott, a plan requiring that all victims injured in auto accidents be treated in emergency rooms continues to gain steam.

The proposed reform to the state’s no-fault auto insurance program has already been approved by two House committees and has the backing of the insurance and business industries. During a Wednesday news conference that sometimes resembled a pep rally, Scott encouraged Florida citizens to continue to put pressure on legislators.

“You’re tired of scammers taking advantage of you,” the governor said. “You’re tired of attorneys taking advantage of you. One billion dollars a year. We need to change this.”

The news conference was hosted by a coalition of groups that sup…………… continues on Tampabay.com