in Florida anything said to the police officer during the investigation is inadmissible under the accident report privilege! the officer can testify to his observations, for example, were the resting place of the vehicles where, where debris was located etc.... the drivers of the vehicles and witness an also testify to their observations of the accident. as well, sometimes expert witnesses are hired to reconstruct the accident.
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in Florida there is a four year statute of limitations. This means that the plaintiff has for years from the date of the alleged incident to file a lawsuit. Ordinarily the attorney representing the plaintiff would have attempted to obtain your insurance information and then make a claim directly to your insurance company. Your insurance company would then contact you asking you for your knowledge of what occurred. Depending upon the amount of damages being claim a lawsuit of this type can be...
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The Florida Automobile Financial Responsibility Law requires that an owner and/or operator of an automobile involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury and property damage to others must have in effect at the time of the accident liability insurance coverage. This coverage includes minimum limits of bodily injury liability of $10,000 per person $20,000 per accident, $10,000 property damage liability per accident, and personal injury protection limits of $10,000 per person. Failure to...
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i agree you definitely need to speak with a lawyer. leaving the scene of an accident can be a criminal offense especially if injuries are involved. speaking to anyone other than an attorney is not a privileged communication and can be used against you.
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You definitely need to call the police and report what occurred. if you have custody of your grandson you get an injunction keeping the uncle away. keep in mind that a case worker will be assigned to investigate what occurred. the state is charged with looking out for the best interest of any minor child.