After an accident, your life is irrevocably changed. Personal injury claims allow the injured to seek compensation from negligent people and insurance companies who are more interested in their bottom line than doing what is right. While a claim can never truly undo the harm that was caused, it allows you to find financial security in the wake of hospital bills and diminished earning capacity. A successful claim also helps hold negligent parties accountable and, hopefully, spares others from the same harm in the future.
A personal injury claim may provide compensation for:
- Medical costs
- Lost work hours
- Diminished lifetime earnings
- Long-term medical care
- Pain and suffering
But if you want to file a personal injury claim in Florida, you need to do so within 4 years of the underlying accident that caused your injury.
Are There Any Exceptions?
There are exceptions to the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in Florida. If you are unsure if you meet the conditions, contact our personal injury attorney to describe your situation.
The timeframe can be extended under the following circumstances:
- If the person you are filing a claim against left Florida before the lawsuit could be filed
- If the person you are filing a claim against has attempted to conceal themselves to avoid being served
- If you or your loved one was deemed legally incapacitated at the time of the accident
Even under these circumstances, it is in your best interest to file an injury claim quickly. It doesn’t take long for most injury victims to feel a financial strain after their accident. Whether only a few days, several months, or more than four years have passed by since your accident, the Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys at Rudenberg and Glasser, P.A. can help you determine if you have a case.
Contact Rudenberg and Glasser, P.A. for a Free Consultation
When you are ready to fight for the losses you’ve suffered as a result of someone’s negligence, we are here to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rudenberg and Glasser, P.A. understands what is at stake in these types of cases, and we have helped thousands of clients secure the financial security they need to move forward after an accident. Whether you have been in a car accident, suffered from a dog bite, or were harmed on another person’s property, we can fight for the compensation you deserve.
Call (954) 543-1788 or fill out our contact form to discuss your injury claim with our dedicated attorneys and ask your questions about Florida’s statute of limitations.