Q: If a gov worker negligently caused my car accident, are they protected by sovereign immunity as well as their employer?
A:
The simple answer is no. Under Florida law the driver of the vehicle is liable for damages caused and also the owner of the vehicle is also liable.
I suggest that you speak with a personal injury attorney in your area regarding the case. Cases where the government, whether state or federal or sometimes even a local government is treated a little different and requires some additional steps.
Daniel Marc Berman agrees with this answer
A: You can likely still bring an action against the driver and the employer, but cases against the government are somewhat different with some different procedures and rules. Contact a Florida personal injury attorney to assist you.
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