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People in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and elsewhere in Florida may start a private case evaluation on GoFreeLegal for car crashes, premises liability, mass torts, or other civil disputes.

Insurance rules and court procedures in Florida shift often. GoFreeLegal does not represent clients in circuit court and cannot promise any particular result.

Legal snapshot

How Florida cases are often discussed

General information about injury and civil matters in Florida. This is not legal advice, and rules change.

  • Fault rule

    Modified comparative fault (recent reforms)

    Florida is a no-fault auto state, and recent changes also tightened comparative-fault and filing rules. PIP benefits often come first after a crash.

  • Typical filing window

    Many injury lawsuits now discussed around 2 years

    Ranges vary by claim type. Confirm the date that applies to you with a participating attorney.

  • Auto system

    No-fault (PIP), then possible third-party claim

    No-fault states often start with PIP benefits. At-fault states usually look first at who caused the wreck.

  • Where cases are heard

    Circuit Court in each county, from Miami-Dade to Orange and Hillsborough

    GoFreeLegal does not file cases or appear in these courts.

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Local context

Florida Statutes Behind Injury Cases

Auto insurance in Florida runs on a no-fault model. Personal injury protection (PIP) benefits usually pay early crash costs, and a serious injury threshold can determine whether you may seek a claim against the other driver. Recent law changes have also affected comparative fault and filing steps.

Most personal injury suits now fall under a two-year limitations period, shortened from the previous four years. Hurricane-related claims, condominium incidents, and tourist-area matters add further layers. Always have a Florida attorney check the current law.

Issues that often come up in Florida reviews

  • 01

    PIP comes before many crash lawsuits

    Personal injury protection benefits are often the first insurance conversation after a Florida wreck. A serious-injury threshold can affect whether you sue another driver. That is different from a simple at-fault state.

  • 02

    Shorter filing windows after reform

    Many personal injury lawsuits now face a two-year filing period, shorter than the older four-year window. Hurricane, condo, and tourist-area claims add more local wrinkles. Confirm current law with a Florida attorney.

  • 03

    Tourism, condos, and mass-tort reviews

    Visitor wrecks, premises claims in hotels or condos, and product or drug matters all appear on Florida dockets. GoFreeLegal does not file in circuit court and does not promise a settlement.

Case types

What people request in Florida

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Before you submit

Good to know in Florida

  • Florida insurance and court practice change often. Treat older articles with caution.
  • PIP deadlines and lawsuit deadlines are not always the same date.
  • A participating Florida attorney should review both clocks.

This page is general information about Florida law, not legal advice from GoFreeLegal. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.