If I understand the question, uninsured driver strikes your vehicle and you are injured; however, you also don't have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage.

These circumstances do present a real challenge to compensation.

If the vehicle was owned by someone else, then you can pursue... View More

If you are involved in an accident, you may not leave the scene until you have fulfilled the requirements of Florida statutes. If the property is unattended, you must leave your contact information at the scene. Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime. You may wish to report the matter to... View More

As far as I see it the answer is NO.

How are you damaged?

Fortunately. There was no reason to have needed to use the insurance.

It is like being in a building and leaving. 5 minutes later the building collapsed.

You can't sue because the building COULD have collapsed when you were there

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answered on Aug 26, 2018

Yes it is possible. Oftentimes, if liability is not an issue, the adjuster for the at-fault party may authorize a rental and pay it directly. However, if the vehicle is totaled, they may either not pay you for a rental, or could authorize a short rental term while they are negotiating with you or... View More

They should release those that are in excess of the amount in dispute. Find out what the hold up is.

Feel free to contact our Miami Location at 305 405-5372 and ask for Sarah or Kathryn, I believe they can discuss potential further options for you.

Upon receiving your settlement, you likely signed a release which means you can’t sue them for anything else. Also, you would have to go to court to a get judgment against them in order to potentially garnish their wages (not all income is garnishable). However, to go to court in a case like is... View More

You did not ask a question, but you seem to be wondering what to do in this situation. Also, I assume that the lawyer sent you some sort of demand regarding damages for bodily injury. The first step is to look at the police report - what does it say about who was in which car, and about bodily... View More

In Florida, your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is your mandatory health insurance for auto-related injuries. It is also known as the No-Fault law. So, in any accident in which you are a driver or passenger, your own PIP pays your medical bills (80% of reimbursement rate) up to $10,000.00.

If the claim has been made with the insurance company, you and your daughter definitely should give the insurance company her version of the incident.

As long as you have no prior DUI convictions, you can petition for hardship after 5 years.

a person whose driving privilege has been permanently revoked because he has been convicted of DUI manslaughter and has no prior convictions for DUI-related offenses may, upon the expiration of 5... View More

She is at fault. The fact that you parked in a fire lane probably did not contribute to the accident.

If you are requesting insurance disclosures, there is no official form. Instead, you send a letter requesting disclosures pursuant to Florida Statute 627.4137 (here is link: http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2018/627.4137).

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627.4137 Disclosure of certain information... View More

Your auto insurance (PIP) will cover your medical bills initially, up to $10,000 generally. You likely have a claim against the at-fault driver. You should consult with a personal injury attorney immediately. Most firms, like ours, offer free consultations.

The fact that the other driver, whom is allegedly not at fault does not have a driver's license or a valid driver's license does not negate a finding of your own negligence. However, while I do not know the specifics of the accident, it may help in your defense to show that this... View More

It is definitely possible. It likely depends more on how/what caused the miscarriage in the first place. Without more facts, it is difficult to say exactly.

Doctors, hospitals, etc. want to get paid for their services now. They generally don't wait for your claim/lawsuit against the other driver--which can last many months or even years--to conclude before they get paid. It is also a risk because if your claim is not successful for some reason,... View More

Yes you should retain counsel on contingency fee here in Florida and don’t give a statement to anyone. Lastly seek medical attention within the 14 day period following your accident to protect your PIP benefits which it looks like you did.

How much they can sue you for depends upon the extent of their damages. Unless there is bodily injury, what we are talking about is essentially no more than the value of their car (if it's "totaled"). And if they sue you, don't forget: the insurance company will pay for an... View More

That's a tricky one to answer without more information. Some owners might have to go through their own collision coverage if there is not enough property damage coverage for all the damage. Please call a local personal injury attorney to discuss the details so you get a fair result for both... View More