Bloomingdale, FL Personal Injury Attorneys Represent Those Injured in Auto Accidents

Florida Injury Law Firm Helps Injured Clients Recover Damages

As in other states, driving without insurance in Florida is against the law, and a driver may have their license suspended caught driving without at least the minimum required insurance. To get their license reinstated after a suspension, the driver will need to show proof of insurance on every vehicle owned in the state and pay up to $500 in fines per violation.

Florida No-Fault Basics

Florida is a no-fault car insurance state, meaning that if you’ve been injured in an automobile collision, your own car insurance carrier will compensate you for your injuries and lost income arising from the accident, no matter who was at fault. To pay for this protection, Florida drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) as part of their insurance policy, along with another $10,000 in property damage liability (PDL) benefits. Proof of PIP/PDL coverage must be shown before a vehicle can be registered in Florida.

Because Florida is a no-fault state, you cannot pursue a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver unless the accident resulted in “serious injury,” which is defined as one of the following:

• A permanent injury
• Significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement
• Significant and permanent loss of a bodily function

Because these terms are somewhat vague and open to interpretation, you should seek the advice of an experienced Florida personal injury attorney when deciding whether or not to make a third-party claim against a negligent driver.

Contact a Bloomingdale, FL Personal Injury Law Firm

Did you sustain injuries in an automobile accident in Bloomingdale, FL? Contact the Florida accident attorneys at George Hunter, P.A. online or call 813-853-0720 to schedule your free initial consultation today.