In the state of Florida, you have four years from the date of your slip and fall accident to file a lawsuit against the property owner. If you do not file within four years, you will miss the opportunity to seek compensation for your injuries. This deadline is listed under Florida Statutes section 95.11(3)a, which applies to nearly all personal injury cases filed in Florida’s civil courts.
However, Florida’s statute of limitations is merely a deadline, and in most cases, waiting almost four years to file a lawsuit can be damaging to your final settlement value. It’s also important to remember that four years is the limit to file a lawsuit—not resolve it. Find out more about when to file a case here.