A 20-year-old passenger sustained severe spinal cord injuries in a collision. The accident occurred when a utility truck ran a stop sign and hit the vehicle he was in. The defense argued the host driver's speed and the plaintiff's failure to wear a seatbelt caused the injuries. The jury found the truck driver's negligence caused the injury and awarded damages.
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle stopped at an intersection. The other driver blocked the view of oncoming traffic and then clipped the rear corner of the passenger's vehicle. The passenger alleged the other driver was not paying attention, while the other driver claimed the passenger's vehicle moved into traffic and stopped suddenly.
One driver was struck by another vehicle at an intersection. The driver who was struck alleged the other driver ran a red light, while the other driver claimed they had a yellow light. The jury found the defendant driver negligent and that the injured driver sustained a permanent injury.
One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Police officers were called to the scene. After a verbal exchange, the driver was pepper sprayed. This caused the driver, who had a history of heart disease, to suffer a heart attack.
One driver was a passenger in a car that collided with another vehicle at an intersection. The case involved uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. The jury awarded damages for injuries sustained in the accident.
One driver was traveling eastbound when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the driver, including pain, suffering, and medical expenses. The lawsuit sought damages for past, present, and future losses.
One driver was turning left at an intersection when the other driver alleged they pulled out in front of them. The first driver claimed the second driver hit their rear fender. The second driver stated they were stopped and the first driver clipped their rear-end.
One driver claimed the other failed to yield the right of way at a flashing red light, causing a collision. The defendant admitted fault for the accident but disputed that the claimed injuries and damages were related to it.
One driver was involved in a collision with another vehicle. The injured person was a passenger in her vehicle and claimed the other driver's insurance was insufficient to cover her damages. She sought compensation from her own insurance for the remaining damages.
One driver was operating a vehicle when they collided with another vehicle. Both parties claimed the other was negligent. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded damages to the injured party. The case was later settled at mediation after an appeal.
Two drivers were involved in a car crash at an intersection. One driver claimed to have sustained a permanent injury. The other driver denied responsibility for any damages. An expert testified about the injury.
One driver was traveling on Sterhaus Road and the other was traveling on Nova Road. The driver on Nova Road stopped at a stop sign and then proceeded into the intersection, colliding with the vehicle on Sterhaus Road. The driver on Nova Road believed the other vehicle was turning right, but it continued straight. The passenger in the vehicle on Sterhaus Road claimed neck injuries from the crash.
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Geography
Where Florida Cases Are Filed
Settlement amounts can vary significantly by location within Florida.
Key legal rules that affect how Florida car accident claims are valued and resolved.
Fault System
Modified Comparative Fault (51% bar, effective 2023)
Statute of Limitations
2 years from the date of the accident (effective 2023)
Minimum Liability
$25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $10,000 property damage
Florida transitioned from a no-fault to an at-fault system in 2024. The state now uses modified comparative fault—if you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages.
The statute of limitations was reduced from 4 years to 2 years in 2023 under tort reform legislation.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is no longer required for new policies, but existing policies may still include it during the transition period.
FAQ
Florida Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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