Government Agencies Liability Limited

Did you know that under the Florida Statutes a  recovery for personal injuries is limited against a government agency? Under Florida’s sovereign immunity statute the most a government agency will have to pay is $100,000.00 per an individual’s claim.  If a jury awards more than the cap on damages the injured party must petition the Legistlature to collect the rest of the award.  Situations where limitations can apply include a public school bus driver that negligently causes an auto accident by running a red light severely injuring  a child,  a tax district hospital that provides negligent medical care, or a slip and fall in a county building caused by negligent maintence, are only a few examples.