If you were hurt in an accident of any kind, your focus will be on recovery and getting back to life as you know it as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may sustain significant losses as you incur medical bills, lose income from missing work, and endure considerable pain and suffering. It is a relief to know that Florida law protects your interests by providing you with legal remedies to obtain compensation for these losses, especially if your recovery is long-term or you are permanently disabled.
However, there is one implication of an injury-causing accident that you might not have factored in — the consequences for your children. In many ways, they suffer along with you when you are unable to take an active role as a parent. Fortunately, Florida law also protects children in such a situation, and a Miami personal injury lawyer can explain in more detail. A summary of the relevant laws may help you understand the basics.
Overview of Florida’s Parent-Child Liability Law