If I cannot work as a result of a Florida car accident, can I file for unemployment even though litigation is pending?
If you’re involved in an automobile accident and you miss time from work, you have every right to file for unemployment, even though litigation is pending. The fact that you’re seeking benefits for unemployment will have no effect on your automobile accident 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.
