It is possible to file an injury claim against a public entity, but you must know the rules. In nearly all cases, a notice of a claim must be filed to the appropriate office within 30-90 days of the initial accident or the injury’s discovery. The case may then undergo a mandatory review process before the claim can be responded to.
Individuals may also have a limited statute of limitations. Whereas most car accident claims in Florida can be filed within 4 years of the accident date, claims against public entities typically have just a 3-year window.
If your accident involved you getting hit by a public service vehicle or being injured as a passenger while using a public service, talk to a Treasure Coast attorney as soon as possible to start the process. You may have to assemble strong evidence, and filing the wrong form with the wrong office can cause your claim to be time-barred.