Personal Injury Law Firm located in Boynton Beach, serving South, Central, & North Florida. Lead attorney is James G. Graver, Esq.
Florida Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: The 2-Year Deadline
If you were injured in a car accident or slip-and-fall in Florida, you are not only dealing with insurance companies—you are also racing against a strict legal deadline. Understanding the Florida personal injury statute of limitations is critical if you want to recover compensation.
In 2023, Florida dramatically shortened the amount of time accident victims have to file a lawsuit. As a result, waiting too long can permanently destroy your case.
Graver Law is a personal injury law firm in Boynton Beach, serving clients across South, Central, and North Florida. Lead attorney James G. Graver, Esq. helps accident victims protect their legal rights after serious injuries.
Florida’s New Two-Year Deadline for Injury Claims
In March 2023, lawmakers passed the Florida tort reform bill, which significantly changed negligence laws.
Under Florida House Bill 837, the Florida personal injury statute of limitations was reduced from four years to two years.
This means that if your accident occurred on or after March 24, 2023, you generally have 730 days from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit.
Once this deadline passes, courts will usually dismiss the case—even if your injuries are severe.
Why Waiting Too Long Can Destroy Your Case
Many accident victims assume they have plenty of time to deal with legal issues. Instead, they focus on recovery and physical therapy during the first year.
However, delays can seriously weaken your claim.
For example:
- Surveillance footage may be deleted
- Witness memories fade
- Vehicle data and crash evidence disappear
By the time someone considers legal action after 18 months, critical evidence may already be gone. Therefore, acting quickly protects both your claim and your ability to prove what happened.
Why Outdated Advice About Injury Claims Is Dangerous
Before 2023, Florida injury victims had four years to file a negligence lawsuit. Because of this, many older articles and personal stories still reference the outdated rule.
Unfortunately, relying on that advice today can destroy your claim.
Under the current Florida personal injury statute of limitations, most negligence cases—including car accidents, truck crashes, and premises liability injuries—must be filed within two years.
How Graver Law Protects Your Case Timeline
At Graver Law, we treat every case with urgency. Acting early allows our legal team to gather evidence and strengthen your claim.
James G. Graver, Esq. and the team at Graver Law immediately begin working to:
Preserve Critical Evidence
We secure dashcam footage, crash data, and other evidence before it disappears.
Prevent Insurance Delay Tactics
Insurance companies sometimes delay claims to run out the clock. We make sure that does not happen.
Prepare Your Case for Filing Early
Our team aims to prepare cases for filing well before the statute of limitations expires. This strategy also increases our leverage during settlement negotiations.
Speak With Graver Law Before Time Runs Out
If you were injured in Boynton Beach or anywhere in Palm Beach County, understanding the Florida personal injury statute of limitations could make the difference between recovering compensation and losing your case entirely.
Do not wait until the deadline approaches. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the better your chances of protecting your rights.
Graver Law Personal Injury Attorneys
📍 1880 N Congress Ave STE 212, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
📞 (561) 228-7820
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