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A Guide to Florida’s Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
Home > Blog > Florida > Florida Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations: How Long Until Your Case Expires?
The death of a loved one sends your mind reeling in a million different directions at once. The idea of receiving monetary compensation for your loss is likely far from the forefront of your priorities; however, in the state of Florida, you may have a pressing time limit if you do decide to seek financial compensation for the loss of a loved one.
Here are some things you should know if you experience a wrongful death case.
In the state of Florida, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death is two years. This means that if a loved one passes away due to negligence, close family members have exactly two years from the date of death to file a claim for compensation. This statute of limitations holds true whether the cause of death was car accident or any other type of accident.
Personal injury 4 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(a) (2016)
Wrongful death 2 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(4)(d) (2016)
Motor vehicle accident 4 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(a) (2016)
Product liability 2, or 4 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11 (3)(a), (3)(e), (3)(k), (4)(d) (2016)
Assault and battery 4 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(o) (2016)
Workers’ compensation 2 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 440.19(1) (2010)
Legal malpractice 2 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(4)(a) (2016)
Medical malpractice 2 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(4)(b) (2016)
Claims against the government 180-day investigatory period; 3 years (wrongful death, 2 years) Fla. Stat. Ann. § 768.28(6)(a) (2016)
Contract founded on written instrument 5 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(2)(b) (2016)
Contract not founded on written instrument 4 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(k) (2016)
False imprisonment 4 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(o) (2016)
Fraud 4 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(j) (2016)
Libel 2 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(4)(g) (2016)
Property damage 4 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(h) (2016)
Slander 2 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(4)(g) (2016)
Trespass 4 years Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(g) (2016)
For the most part, this two year time limit is set in stone; however, there are a few situations that can warrant an exception.
Sometimes, in the case of medical malpractice fatalities, the two year time limit doesn’t start at the date of death, but rather when the cause of death is discovered. For example, a family cannot file a wrongful death case if they have no idea that a wrongful death has taken place.
Homicides can also be an exception. Investigations in these situations can take a long time. For some families, the statute of limitations may not begin until the individual responsible is identified or apprehended.
Finally, if a government entity is responsible for the wrongful death, the statute of limitations is extended to four years to account for an extended process.
If your family has suffered a wrongful death, it can be a great advantage to have an attorney on hand from the very beginning of the process. If you have questions about your legal rights, contact our Tampa office and ask me about your options.
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