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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

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Official summary

Relief of Jose Correa by Miami-Dade County

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Chapter No. 2026-186