Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

I was in an auto accident 7/23/12. I dropped my vehicle off to a repair shop in Fl for an estimate. Since I wasnt the person at fault, another insurance company was responsible for the repairs. A few days later I contacted the shop to see if the adjuster arrived. The shop said they were finished with the repairs and they wanted their money. I didn't authorize the repairs from that shop. My Father is a mechanic and he told me to send my car to a dealership for the repairs to make sure the work is done, but it was too late. My car has been there almost two months. I was injured in the accident and I couldn't work, so I ended up spending the insurance check on other bills. What can I do? I'm without a vehicle and I'm unemployed.


Asked on 9/17/12, 3:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Justice The Justice Law Firm

If you did not sign an authorization for repair then the shop should not have performed any work. Florida also requires that they provide you with a copy of the estimate and inform you if the estimate exceeds the original by more than 10%. However if you spent the insurance money meant to repair the car then there is a good chance the shop will apply for the title to the car. A shop exercising a lien for repairs can take a vehicle free and clear of any loan against it. If you have a lawyer for the injury you received in the accident you should discuss this matter with them.

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Answered on 9/17/12, 4:08 pm


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