Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
Accident Judgements
The state of Florida stated an amount we needed to pay and the plaintiff's attorney is not accepting just that, can they still pursue for the remaining balance?
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Re: Accident Judgements
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Re: Accident Judgements
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Re: Accident Judgments
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Although you did not say, it appears that you went to trial and the court rendered a judgment. If so, the other party is limited to the amount stated in the judgment unless they appeal the decision and get a new verdict.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.