Under Florida law, you have 4 years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit for a slip and fall injury. If the accident resulted in a death, you have just two years to file a wrongful death claim. While this may seem like plenty of time to file a claim, delays can complicate your case by making it difficult or impossible to gather sufficient evidence. It's important to seek legal counsel and begin building your claim as soon as possible to preserve evidence and establish liability.