Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

I had a rental car parked on my private property and the neighbor kid hit it, causing damage, with an electric scooter. The mom agrees to pay for just the cost of damages but not the loss of use, admin fees, and depreciation. She says he's responsible only for the damage and not related charges under some state law. Is this true or should I file a suit in small claims court?


Asked on 7/24/15, 2:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

This question was asked the opposite way earlier today. The "actual damages" is what the statute says. Loss of use can be an actual damage. Admin fees? for what? depreciation? not likely going to be able to prove this. You probably mean diminution in value due to the accident. This would be subject to expert testimony. You can pursue the claims in small claims court but it will be expensive.

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Answered on 7/24/15, 2:17 pm


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