How long after a car accident can you sue the driver in Florida?

Answer 1

As soon as possible is your best choice. While legally, you can sue someone well after the injury occurs, it's important to keep in mind that every minute counts! If you've been injured in an accident, it's important to contact an attorney immediately afterward. Even if you're not sure whether or not negligence was involved. There may be other factors that a personal injury lawyer can look at that will confirm that you are entitled to compensation for the damages. This is true with minor and major injuries, and even property damage or emotional trauma. Any incident that results in any form of damage to you, a loved one, or your personal property, may be eligible for compensation.

Important! The negligent party's insurance company is not on your side. Before you speak to the insurance company, contact a personal injury attorney in your area to discuss your case. DO NOT sign anything that the insurance company gives you without proper advice from an attorney.

It's important to ACT FAST! Trust your attorney to tell you exactly what your legal rights are. Do not trust the negligent party's insurance company. It's important that your attorney is involved very early in the case. Your attorney will need to examine the scene where the injury took place and question witnesses as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that this valuable evidence is unattainable.

Most personal injury law firms, offer a free initial consultation. Take advantage of this. You can receive valuable information about your case by speaking to personal injury attorneys via the free case evaluation.

In addition, most personal injury lawyers, do not charge you at all unless they are able to attain a monetary recovery either through a settlement or trial. Don't Hesitate, talk to an attorney immediately and get proper legal advice about your case.

Answer 2

The statute of limitations for an intentional tort is 4 years in Florida. If there is a debt involved, the limit is 5 years. And there may be ways of tolling the time, such as an injury that was not discovered for a period of time.

Answer 3

• Depends on your state. Most places its two years for personal injury and three years for propoerty damage, but it varies by jurisdiction. Call your local bar association and check with them.

• In England and Wales in the UK - you generally have three years from the date of the accident. But if a child was injured in a RTA - the child has until the age of 21 years to make a claim.
• In Georgia it is 2 years for a personal injury claim and property damage.

Answer 4

I have progressive insurance and my agent told me that there was no set time to file the claim.