{"id":5366,"date":"2022-10-30T18:12:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T18:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/?page_id=5366"},"modified":"2025-03-10T13:35:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T17:35:35","slug":"how-long-after-a-florida-car-accident-can-i-claim-injury","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boca-raton-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/how-long-after-a-florida-car-accident-can-i-claim-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long After a Florida Car Accident Can I Claim Injury?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boca-raton-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/how-long-after-a-florida-car-accident-can-i-claim-injury\/#Florida_Law_Limits_Your_Time_to_Claim_an_Injury\" >Florida Law Limits Your Time to Claim an Injury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boca-raton-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/how-long-after-a-florida-car-accident-can-i-claim-injury\/#Contact_us_for_a_free_consultation\" >Contact us for a free consultation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1172739607-car-accident-broken-arm.jpg\" alt=\"Man with broken arm in cast standing in front of a wrecked car\" class=\"wp-image-6375\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been <strong>injured in a car accident in Florida<\/strong>, you generally have two years to file a claim, although important exceptions might apply in your case. It\u2019s always best to file as soon as possible. At Kogan &amp; DiSalvo, we think first about preserving your rights in a timely manner. That\u2019s because we are a premier car accident law firm passionate about fighting for injured victims and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boca-raton-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">Boca Raton car accident lawyers<\/a> is experienced in all aspects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/\">personal injury cases<\/a>. Further, we know every client is unique in their injuries and needs, and we work tirelessly to build a case. Our goal is a recovery that fits your needs and enables you to move forward in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Florida_Law_Limits_Your_Time_to_Claim_an_Injury\"><\/span>Florida Law Limits Your Time to Claim an Injury<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2023, Florida law states that a negligence claim, the type of lawsuit you bring when you are injured in a car accident, <strong>must be brought within two years<\/strong>. Florida Statute \u00a795(4)(d) applies when a loved one succumbs to their injuries, known as wrongful death. These cases also must be brought within two years, whether death occurs during the accident, or your family member succumbs weeks or months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, different time limits apply to accidents involving government entities. For example, if you\u2019re in an accident with a state employee, agent or volunteer, you may sue, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfloridacfo.com\/division\/risk\/state-liability-claims\/claims-process\">special rules apply<\/a>. The employee\u2019s state agency and the Florida Department of Financial Services must have written notice of your claim within three years. Further, you may not file suit until the conclusion of a <strong>180-day investigation by the state<\/strong>. Monetary recovery against the state is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfloridacfo.com\/division\/risk\/state-liability-claims\/claims-process\">limited by statute<\/a>. Requesting a more significant amount involves an application to the State Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_us_for_a_free_consultation\"><\/span>Contact us for a free consultation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1201679769-settlement-agreement.jpg\" alt=\"Two people shaking hands over legal documents and a gavel\" class=\"wp-image-6456\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At Kogan &amp; DiSalvo, we\u2019re well versed in the subtle complexities of time limits for <strong>car accident cases<\/strong>. With so much at stake, it\u2019s advisable to speak with an attorney to represent you as soon as possible&#8211;it is the best way to ensure you don\u2019t forgo your right to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boca-raton-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/filing-a-suit\/\"><strong>file a car accident lawsuit<\/strong><\/a>. We leverage decades of experience representing personal injury victims throughout Southeast Florida. Call us now for a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront legal fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How Long After a Florida Car Accident Can I Claim Injury?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Florida Statute \u00a795(3)(a)states that a negligence claim, the type of lawsuit you bring when you are injured in a car accident, must be brought within two years. 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