Lee County Man Wins $3 Million Lawsuit Against Insurance Company in Florida Car Accident Case
A Lee County jury has awarded a Fort Myers, Florida area man $3 million in a lawsuit surrounding a 2008 auto accident case where the insurance company refused to pay full coverage.
According to Florida news sources, a Collier County school teacher sued State Farm Insurance following a two car crash that left him with serious personal injuries, including a neck fracture and wrist injury.
The other driver involved in the traffic accident, which occurred in Lehigh Acres, Florida, was reportedly only insured for $25,000. The school teacher injured in the motor vehicle accident had $2 million in uninsured motorist coverage; he filed a lawsuit claiming that State Farm refused to adequately pay for his damages and medical costs. A Lee County, Florida jury agreed, awarding him $3 million for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
When a car accident occurs causing injury or death, families may seek advice from a Fort Myers accident injury attorney. Lawyers with knowledge of traffic laws and experience working with insurance companies and the Florida judicial system can guide families on what to do following an accident causing injuries or fatalities.
Florida Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Requirements
The trial in this motor vehicle accident injury case lasted for four days. The other driver's amount of insurance coverage came into question. According to the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, auto insurance is mandatory, and the minimum amounts are as follows: $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) for drivers with a valid Florida license plate. However as experienced Fort Myers traffic accident attorneys know, sometimes those amounts of coverage are insufficient, if serious injury to other motorists occurs.
See link below to official Florida state website for more on auto accident insurance requirements.
Sources:
Florida Man Wins $3 Million in Lawsuit Against State Farm Insurance Over 2008 Car Crash
AVVO.com April 12, 2011
Buckingham man awarded $3 million in State Farm lawsuit
News-Press.com April 12, 2011
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Vehicle Insurance Questions and Answers
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