Filing a car accident lawsuit can be an overwhelming experience, giving you a lot to consider as you begin the process. Here are few important things to keep in mind when getting started.
Florida Statute of Limitations
A statute of limitations sets the deadline by which you have to file a lawsuit. The statute is designed to protect defendants from unfair legal action because after too much time has passed important information can be lost or forgotten.
Every state has their own statute of limitations depending on the type of case. In Florida, the statute of limitations recently changed, as of March 24th, 2023 from four to two years from the date of the accident. Under the new rule, you have two years to file your case after the accident occurs. For example, if you are injured in a slip-and-fall accident on June 1, 2023, you have until June 1,
