Legal Question in Insurance Law in Florida

passenger guest statute

does florida have a automobile passenger guest statute....if so what does it say about a passenger sueing the driver for injuries sustained for his careless driving


Asked on 7/15/03, 10:47 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: passenger guest statute

No it does not. The owner and driver owe a duty to their passengers of due care.

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Answered on 7/15/03, 11:44 am
Stephen Holman Stephen Holman P.A.

Re: passenger guest statute

Florida does not have such a statute. A passenger is free to sue both the negligent driver AND the owner. A passenger still must establish a permanent injury to sue for pain and suffering under Florida law.

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Answered on 7/15/03, 4:08 pm


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