Can a spouse in a Florida car accident recover damages for injuries caused by the other spouse?
In the state of Florida, a spouse does have a claim for a loss of consortium. Basically, if one spouse is injured, the other spouse could file the claim for the loss of consortium. The way you determine the value of that is basically the loss of the value of their companionship and help around the house. So, absolutely a spouse does have that claim.
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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