Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

Re: personal injury and property damage

As stated above, both the parents and the son can be held liable for the accicent.

Florida will suspend the son's drivers license with an adverse judgment in certain conditions, and it is also possible to get the parent's driver's license suspended as well even though they may carry CA drivers licenses. I pursue no insurance cases often and work with a CA,FL licensed attorney as well if you have any follow up questions.

Re: personal injury and property damage

Need to sue the parents as owners of the car and the uninsured for the damages.

Re: personal injury and property damage

Dear Sir/Ma'am:

Hope that your injuries are healing reasonably well.

You may have a viable claim against the 20yr. old's parents since they owned the car. You may also have a claim against your own carrier if you purchased certain coverages for this event.

Feel free to call me at 561.266.9191 or email me at the address below to discuss this further. Perhaps I can be of more help.

Take care,

Len

Re: personal injury and property damage

You probably have a claim against both the driver and the parents who owned the car. If the accident took place in Florida, then you can file a lawsuit in Florida. Your own insurance may be responsible for paying some of your bills too, and for your injuries.

You should really consult with a lawyer who is experienced in auto accident cases. Although many lawyers advertise for these cases, you would be well served to contact someone who is board certified in civil trial law, as our the lawyers in our firm. We would be happy to discuss the situation with you. We offer a free consultation.

Re: personal injury and property damage

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My best advice would be for you to seek an attorney to represent you. Depending on the extent of your injuries (and if they are permanent) you may be able to have an attorney represent you on a contingency basis. Both the driver and his parents may be liable for and damages to your car and injuries to you.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.