Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

I was in an accident and received a citation for reckless driving. The fact is that the accident happened at night on a lightless road. As I approached the vehicle I struck I noticed they were what appeared at being parked in the road in my lane. There were no lights illuminated anywhere on the vehicle. By the time I saw them it was too late and so I struck them. One gentleman was in the car and while he seemed okay, precautionary measures led to his being taken to the hospital. I too sustained a minor head injury and concussion. Though I denied the ambulance I did go to a clinic later for evaluation, which is how I found out about my injury.

Instead of paying for the ticket I decided to fight it. When I approached the judge, the other driver and state trooper were also there. The judge asked if any of us parties were hurt. We both said yes. He reassigned the case to be seen by another judge at a later date.

I am choosing to represent myself because I was there at the accident and feel I have truth on my side.What should I do?


Asked on 3/18/11, 1:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Tobin Michael M. Tobin, P.A.

You do not indicate if you had liability insurance on your car. If so, you should report to your company immediately, if not sooner. You must at least have PIP insurance to pay for the clinic bill, for any treatment or loss of earnings and the collision damage on your car.

It is totally ignorant to expect Truth, Justice and the American way of life for Superman to swoop down to protect you. Friend, you need a reasonaby good lawyer. It is illegal to stop a car at night on the road without lights. You should have a good civil claim against the other driver who caused the wreck and should have been given a ticket.

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Answered on 3/18/11, 2:12 pm


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