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“Florida’s no-fault system was put in place in order to provide injured individuals with quick access to medical care, and to have their medical bills paid for without delay. Without this system, injured individuals would have to wait for the timely and costly litigation process to conclude before seeking treatment or having their medical bills paid for. “
“Most likely, any claim that you have will be governed by the laws of the state of Florida. If a lawsuit has to be filed, it will have to be filed within the county where the accident happened within the state of Florida. You should contact a licensed Florida attorney to discuss your rights and obligations regarding this situation.”
“The statute of limitations in Florida against a third party is four years, so the fact that the insurance company has closed their file has no bearing on your right to bring a claim.”
“In Florida, the time to file a lawsuit against an adverse party for injuries is four years. If you have uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage, you have five years to file against your UM carrier. This is one of the reasons why it’s very important if you’re seriously injured to have at least a family member contact a lawyer on your behalf so they can decide the best way to proceed with your case. “
What should I do after a car accident in Florida?
“Florida law assumes the rear driver in a rear end accident collision is the at fault party. There are certain circumstances that can shift this assumption to the front driver. The three generally recognized categories are a sudden stop that is unexpected, an illegal stop that is therefore considered an unexpected and sudden stop, and mechanical failure. “
“Regardless of who is at fault, your PIP insurance is going to pay a portion of your medical expenses as long as you seek treatment within 14 days. Assuming that you’re not at fault in the accident, the adverse insurance company should be paying for your property damage. However, if you have collision coverage on your policy, you may also elect to go through your own insurance company and pay your deductible in order to have the repairs completed.”