In terms of the damage to property (generally to the cars themselves), the party found at fault in an accident is generally responsible for any resulting damage. This includes paying for the repair to the car as well as loss of use (rental car bill) resulting from the accident. In most instances, on the other hand, your own personal injury protection insurance (PIP) pays for a significant portion of the medical bills, regardless of fault. Similarly, your PIP insurance also pays for a percentage of any proven lost wages, regardless of fault.

Most importantly, the Motor Vehicle Act generally provides that in order to recover non-economic or pain and suffering type damages, an injured victim must prove death, significant scarring, permanent disfigurement or permanent injury. This is the most significant difference between automobile accidents and other types of personal injury actions in Florida.

At the Drucker Law Offices, we offer total representation to the automobile accident victim. This includes helping our clients present their claim for medical bills and wages to their insurance carrier. We also facilitate our clients by processing their rental car claims and by arranging for the repair of their cars after an accident. We do not charge a fee for helping a client with their property damage claim.