What Rights Do Car Accident Victims Have In Florida?

It is estimated that more than six million passenger car accidents happen annually in the United States of America. In Florida alone, approximately 400,000 traffic crashes happen yearly. So regardless of how careful a road user is, the odds of being involved in a traffic accident are high. For this reason, it would be best to prepare. Getting into a car accident can be overwhelming and stressful. However, if you understand what legal rights car accident victims have, it probably won’t be as scary as if you had no idea about your rights.

So, what rights do car accident victims have? Car accident victims have several rights. Unfortunately, many people do not realize how many rights they have after an auto accident. Below, we discuss car accident victims’ rights in Florida.

#1: The Right to Access the Other Driver’s Information

According to Florida law, drivers must exchange information after a car accident. So, you have the right to access the other driver’s information after a car accident. You have the right to know the other driver’s name and address. You have the right to know the license number of the other vehicle. You also have the right to access the other driver’s insurance information.

#2: You Can File a Personal Injury Claim Based on Serious or Permanent Injuries

After being involved in a Florida accident because of a negligent driver and suffering serious or permanent injuries, you can file a personal injury claim against the negligent driver and recover compensation. In other words, you have the right to hold a driver accountable if they cause you to get involved in a car accident and suffer serious or permanent injuries.

#3: The Right To Recover Compensation for Pain and Suffering

After a car accident, you may suffer substantial pain and suffering. If you file a personal injury claim against a negligent driver, you have the right to recover compensation for your pain and suffering. However, you would need a qualified car accident attorney to help you calculate the value of your pain and suffering.

#4: You Can File a Claim Against the Car Manufacturer

Sometimes, car accidents happen because a car has a defect. If you are involved in a car accident because of a defect with your car, you can file a claim against the car manufacturer and recover compensation.

#5: The Right To Recover Compensation Even if You Are Partly To Blame

Some people assume they cannot recover compensation in a personal injury claim because they are also to blame for their accident. This is false. Florida allows you to recover compensation from another at-fault party even if you are 99% to blame for your accident. This is because the Sunshine state follows the pure comparative negligence rule.

Legal Help Is Available

If you are involved in a Florida car accident because of the negligence of another driver, our Orlando personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can help you recover the compensation you deserve. We have years of experience helping car accident victims negotiate with insurance companies and litigate their cases in court.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, Ocala, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Bradenton, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale areas.

Source:

leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.070.html

By Pendas Law Firm | Posted on January 12, 2023

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