Accident Report inadmissible in Florida Trials?
Did you know that in Florida accident reports created by law enforcement are not admissible in trial?
As a matter of public policy, auto accident reports are inadmissible as a matter of public policy.
The goal of this law is to promote the parties of an auto accident to tell the truth to law enforcement about the accident. The rule does not apply to other types of law enforcement reports.
John Pape is the Managing Partner at Weston & Pape and has more than 30 years of experience representing injured clients across Florida. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, he has devoted his entire career to personal injury cases, including motor-vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and nursing-home neglect. Recognized by Verdict7, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Premier Lawyers of America, John is known for his thorough preparation and commitment to achieving meaningful results for his clients.
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