What is the Statute of Limitations on Florida Personal Injury Claims

The law in Florida gives a different statute of limitations for different types of personal injury claims. Listed below are the various statutes of limitation for the most frequent kinds of personal injury cases in the state of Florida.

Automobile Accident

The statute of limitations for automobile accident claims is usually four years. Depending on the circumstances, car accident claims can, however, become extremely complex.

In most cases, you are given four years from the date that your accident took place to file a personal injury claim if the other driver has been determined to be the one at fault.  

In addition to this, it is necessary to be familiar with Florida’s 14-day accident law and whether or not it applies to your claim. A skilled Florida personal injury attorney will be able to assist you in learning your way around the complicated rules surrounding the statute of limitations for Florida automobile accident claims.

Motorcycle Accident

If you have sustained an injury during a Florida motorcycle accident, you are given four years from the date on which your accident occurred to file your claim.

Slip and Fall Injury

Likewise, you are given four years to file a claim if you are injured as the victim of a slip and fall, or trip and fall injury.

Product Liability

If you suffered non-fatal physical injuries caused by a faulty product, you are given four years to file your claim.

Medical Malpractice

The statute of limitations for a Florida medical malpractice claim is two years. In other words, you are only given two years from the day a medical professional’s negligence caused your injury to file your claim.

This deadline could potentially be increased by another two years if you did not learn about your injury immediately. You will, however, still be expected to file your claim within four years from the date of the procedure that resulted in your injury.

Wrongful Death

The Florida statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is two years, regardless of what kind of accident caused it.

As with every kind of personal injury case, the endless number of variables makes your claim unique. Someone with a case that sounds very similar to yours could end up with a very different outcome than what you should expect. This is just one of the many reasons why hiring a skilled attorney is beneficial to your Florida personal injury claim. 

Your attorney will know the most thorough and efficient way of collecting vital evidence that proves you were not at fault for the accident. Establishing this fact is essential to the success of your Tampa personal injury case.

If you have sustained injuries during any kind of accident that was caused by another person’s negligence or carelessness, there is evidence out there that will substantiate your claim. A reputable personal injury attorney from Fulgencio Law will be able to help you. Call us at (813) 463-0123 to schedule your free Tampa personal injury consultation today.