Pays Estate $2.76 Million in Crash Death
Florida · S0014 · Introduced Aug 7, 2026
Why it matters
The estate would get about $2.76 million more, on top of the $300,000 the county already paid. Attorney fees would be capped at 25 percent of the total award.
What it does
- Would require Miami-Dade County to pay $2.76 million to the estate of Juan Carlos Martinez Silva
- Caps attorney fees on this payment at 25 percent of the amount awarded
- Would make this payment the sole compensation for claims from the 2021 crash
- Would take effect as soon as it becomes law
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About this bill
Would require Miami-Dade County to pay $2.76 million to the estate of a cyclist killed by a county police officer. Attorney fees would be capped at 25 percent of that amount.
Relief of the Estate of Juan Carlos Martinez Silva by Miami-Dade County
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Family and victim advocacy groups would likely say the estate should be paid the full jury award. They would argue the county's $300,000 payment falls short.
💬 The case against
Local government groups would likely say the county should not pay beyond the state limit. They may argue it sets a costly precedent for other claims.
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