Legal Question in Insurance Law in Florida

Auto accident--no insurance--do I have to pay?

I was in a parking lot and me and another lady started backing out at the same time and had slight rear end collision. My insurance had been cancelled. There was a witness saying we both began pulling out at same time but her insurance company is saying I owe them 954.36 for damages. Do I have to pay this? Should she be responsible for her damages and me for my own? No one was cited at fault. Thanks.


Asked on 10/08/02, 10:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Louis (Buck) Vocelle Vocelle & Berg, LLP

Re: Auto accident--no insurance--do I have to pay?

In Fla. comparative negligence or fault applies. In other words each party can be at fault 50/50, 90/10, 75/25% etc. Thus if you and the other driver were each 50% at fault you would only owe 50% of the damages.

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Answered on 10/08/02, 10:53 am


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