Florida’s “statute of limitations” for most car accident claims is four years. However, it would be best if you spoke with an attorney as soon as possible for many reasons.
How long do I have to file my claim in Florida?
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What if I was partly to blame for the accident?
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Florida’s “pure comparative fault” personal injury compensation system does not automatically bar you from winning a lawsuit, even if you were partly to blame for the accident. Once a court determines that more than one party was responsible for the accident, it will assign fault to each party on a percentage basis and deduct a…
What should I do if the person who injured me has insufficient financial resources to pay my auto accident claim?
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The first line of defense against a personal injury defendant is supplementary insurance – uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, to be exact. This type of insurance will cover you if you are injured by an uninsured motorist or whose insurance is insufficient, together with your PIP insurance, to cover your claim. If you failed to purchase this…
Does Insurance Cover Wrongful Death?
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Insurance may cover some parts of a wrongful death claim. Insurance companies should cover wrongful death under the policy’s liability section if the claimant can establish negligence. Unfortunately, insurance companies are businesses and are out to make money. Typically, they will attempt to pay you the bare minimum in compensation. Working with a team of…
Do I need a personal injury lawyer, or will any lawyer do?
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It would be best if you had a personal injury lawyer. A common saying in the legal profession is that “the law touches everything.” This means that just every activity in life has been regulated to one degree or the other. Because of this, “the law” is an extensive topic, and lawyers typically specialize in…