How Long Do I Have to Initiate An Auto Accident Lawsuit?

Boca Raton, FL, USA, 11/08/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Boca car accident lawyer, Joe Osborne, is committed to helping Florida residents who have been involved in car accidents in which negligence played a part get the compensation that they deserve. He knows that in order to accomplish that, car accident victims must understand the importance of seeking legal representation sooner rather than later to avoid running out of time to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Time Limits for Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in Florida

Every state has a statute that sets time limits on how long a plaintiff has to file a lawsuit in civil court against the party (or parties) that are liable for the injuries sustained in a car accident. This law is known as the statute of limitations.

In Florida, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases (which include car accidents) is four years from the date of the accident. That means that if you are going to sue for the injuries that you suffered in a car accident, you must have the lawsuit filed in Florida’s civil courts within four years. If you don’t file your suit within this time frame, it’s very unlikely that the court will agree to hear it at all.

However, there can be an exception to the four-year limit if a plaintiff doesn’t discover that he or she actually suffered harm for a period of time following the accident. In those rare instances, the time limit for filing could be extended.

The same statute of limitations of four years applies to any lawsuit that you wish to file regarding damage to (or for the total loss of) your car as a result of the crash.

Time Limits for a Wrongful Death Case Resulting from a Car Accident

When the worst happens, and there is a fatality involved in a car accident, plaintiffs have a shorter amount of time to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The statute of limitations for this type of case is two years, and the time begins upon the date of the individual’s death, if it is different from the date of the accident.

Don’t Wait to Contact a Boca Car Accident Lawyer Today

It is important to make sure that you have enough time to file a lawsuit for your car accident, even when you believe that your case will be handled satisfactorily by the insurance company claim process. If the deadline for filing is getting close, you should consider speaking with an experienced car accident attorney to go over your options.

If you or a loved one has been in a car accident, contact attorney Joe Osborne today at (561) 293-2600, to ensure that you don’t run out of time to file your car accident lawsuit.

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