Florida Car Accident Legal Questions

They are entitled to deny liability just as you are entitled to sue the other driver to prove otherwise. Whether its worth the effort depends on the value at issue. If no one was injured, it becomes very difficult to get lawyers to look at such a case unless you are paying an hourly rate. If thats your desire, you need to retain a lawyer ASAP. ... Read More

If you were hurt you need to retain a laywer to see if there is any other avenue for insurance, such as your comp/collision, or an employer if he was in the course of business,  or Uninsured Motorist if you were hurt. If there truly are none, absent you bearing the expense to sue him personally, you are simply stuck. ... Read More

That this occurred as you were following another vehicle simply adds to the problems in such a case. Your best bet is to have your insurance coverage fix the damage. If they are offering $250.00 on a $700.00 repair its simply not a legally viable case. You might ask to check any exit video they maight have to show what happened if you thnk that will help. ... Read More

I recommend that you keep insurance on the vehicle for as long as you are the owner of the vehicle.  Under Florida law, the owner of a vehicle is responsible for any damages caused by the driver of the vehicle.  So, as long as you own the vehicle, you are legally responsible for the vehicle.  You should consult a divorce attorney asap to see if the vehicle can be returned to you or, in the alternative, title transferred to your husband as part of a divorce settlement.... Read More

If your Geico policy was in effect on the day of the accident, that policy would still apply to any claims related to the accident, even if you canceled the policy after the accident.  You should contact Geico and ask if they will provide you with a defense and coverage for the lawsuit. It is possible that you did not have the right coverage on the Geico policy to protect you from the claims being made in the lawsuit.  Bodily injury liability coverage is the coverage that applies to injury claims that are made against you when you are the at-fault driver.  This is not a required coverage in Florida.  (It is ridiculous that this coverage is not required in Florida.  It is required in nearly every other state.)  If Geico tells you that you did not have bodily injury coverage at the time of the accident, you should consult an attorney to discuss the situation.... Read More

This isnt a drivers license lawsuit. Its  lawsuit for damages against you for the losses someone else suffered in the crash. Seems like no one on the other side is buying the "no permission" story and the other people who were damaged or thier insurance carrier are suing you to force you to prove it. Most likely the will be looking to get you to claim the vehicle was taken without permission, so they can leverage a grand theft auto case against your BF, since you will be essentially testifying under oath that he stole your car to avoid liability. If you had insurance on the car, you need to report the lawsuit being filed to them ASAP. ... Read More

The auto loan documents you recieved the day you purchased the vehicle often contains langauage stating whether you also purchased GAP insurance. GAP insurance is designed to pay-off the auot loan on a totalled vehcile in instances such as these. Search for and review your loan/finance documents to obtain this information and file a GAP claim immediately. If you do not have those documents anymore, return to the dealership where you purchased the vehicle and request a copy containing information upon any GAP insurance. Furthermore, the settlement you recieved from this accident should have required your signing of a written release in order to recieve settlement funds. Review the language of that written release because it should provide insight on whether you are able to continue any legal claims against the at fault driver as these releases often contain terms barring any subsequent claims against the insureds of the insurance company paying out the settlement funds. Hope this helps and best of luck.... Read More

Contact the auto insurance company you had two years ago and report the law suit immeditaely (do not wait). If you had bodily injury coverage and not just necessarily porperty damage coverage (e.g. PIP/PD) alone under your insurance policy two years ago, the contract you signed with the auto insurance company when you obtained the insurance should stipulate that they will provide you with counsel to defend against any legal claims for bodily injury and/or property damage such as these. Also, auto insurance companies require by contract that their insured promptly report accidents as a pre-condition under the insurance contract. Failure to do so two years ago may be a problem. Hope this helps and good luck.... Read More

Seek representation. A Personal Injury attorney can investigate this matter and determine all possible responsible parties rather than pursuing on your own. Choose an experienced professional to guide and advise you and evaluate your claim. However, if you are interested in consulting with one of us, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit on this forum. There are requirements to follow and deadlines, so do not delay.... Read More

It depends how far you went with this. A Personal Injury attorney can investigate this matter and determine all possible responsible parties. Choose an experienced professional to guide and advise you and evaluate your claim. However, if you are interested in consulting with one of us, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit on this forum. There are requirements to follow and deadlines, so do not delay.... Read More

Sounds like the officer didn't buy your version of the facts. That stated, tickets are not admissible in civil court so you can always challege the situation and make a claim of your own. I actually handled a similar case recently and successfully reversed the results with a settlement in my client's favor.... Read More

Under circumstances of an ongoing criminal investigation with your vehicle being at the center of an alleged criminal act, you do not have the privilege to collect anything from your vehicle that is impounded. The vehicle may contain important evidence that investigators do not want tampered with or destroyed thus compromising their case. Hope this helps. I highly recommend that you immediately consult with a criminal defense attorney to discuss your legal rights before turning yourself in to the police.... Read More

Too many variables to consider in an internet blurb. You certainly have an injury claim against the following driver and possibly a workers comp claim. The weed usuage is a complicated issue given its now widspread use for "medicinal" purposes. You need to retain a lawyer to help deal with all these issues and help you get compensated from the at fault driver or other insurance coverage. ... Read More