Any deed should be recorded in the land records immediately. See related question link.
You should discuss your case with an attorney. The information at the website provided below provides some information about transfers in contemplation of bankruptcy. You should proceed very carefully.
You should always record a deed immediately.
The best policy, is to file a claim, immediately after the injury occurs.
You have 10 days to file a claim with your insurance company.
In Miami Dade it takes a couple of hours of your day to file and about a week to record it on public records. Depends on the County you are filing. Visit www.miami-dadeclerk.com if you are filing in Miami Dade.
As long as the deed is valid, you cannot void a quitclaim deed. You would have transferred your interest to the grantee and you no longer own the property. You would need a deed from the grantee to restore your ownership.
You will have to check your home owner's policy. It is a contract that you have with the insurance company and will specify how long you have to file a claim.
As of 2002/2003 10 years, but there are conditions and when you file (at the land registry) the title deed holders will be informed and can challenge your claim.
Most claims need to be filed within a year of the occurrence.
You will have up to 30 days to file a legal claim when you get hurt on the job.
What type of claim? Damage or injury?
As soon as a deed is recorded in the land records it gives notice to the world that you are the owner of the property.