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In general, personal injury laws aim to compensate victims for the physical, emotional, and financial losses they suffer after an accident. However, there is another aspect of this concept that you may not realize. Florida has a<\/span> statute on comparative negligence<\/span><\/a> that highlights the negligent actions of the victim of an accident, if any.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The statute does apply to traffic crashes, so you need to assess the basics if you were involved in one. Ask a<\/span> Miami car accident lawyer<\/span><\/a> about the details, and read on for an overview <\/span>on<\/span> how comparative negligence affects car accident lawsuits in Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Comparative Fault Impacts Car Accident Settlements in Florida<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In general, personal injury laws aim to compensate victims for the physical, emotional, and financial losses they suffer after an accident. However, there is another aspect of this concept that you may not realize. 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