What special rules apply when pursuing an injury claim against a public bus entity like Miami-Dade Transit?

Claims against public transit authorities in Florida are governed by Florida Statute § 768.28, the state's sovereign immunity law. Before filing a lawsuit, claimants must provide formal written notice of the claim to the governmental entity and the Florida Department of Financial Services. The agency has a six-month statutory investigation period before a lawsuit can proceed. Furthermore, Florida law caps municipal liability at $200,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence, unless the Florida Legislature passes a claims bill. Jeffrey S. Altman and The Altman Law Firm guide injured individuals through these stringent pre-suit statutory requirements to protect their legal rights.