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SB0014
Payment for Jose Correa's Injuries from Miami-Dade County
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:35 AM
In one sentence
This law requires Miami-Dade County to pay $4.1 million to Jose Correa as the remaining part of a settlement for injuries he suffered in a bus accident.
What it does
- Declares that on December 16, 2021, Mr. Correa was hit by a Miami-Dade County bus while walking across Bird Road at Le Jeune Road.
- States that the collision caused serious injuries to Mr. Correa, including an amputation below his knee and lifelong pain.
- Requires Miami-Dade County to pay $4.1 million from available funds to Jose Correa as compensation for these injuries.
- Confirms that this payment, combined with a previous $200,000 payment totaling $4.3 million, covers all current and future claims related to the accident.
- Limits attorney fees and lobbying fees related to this claim to no more than 25 percent of the total amount awarded under this act.
Who it affects
- Jose Correa
- Miami-Dade County
Limits and unknowns
- The law only covers claims related to the specific bus accident described in this text.
- Attorney and lobbying fees cannot exceed 25 percent of the $4.1 million awarded under this act.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Relief of Jose Correa by Miami-Dade County
Official activity
Bill history
- Chapter No. 2026-186