Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
If a person is represented by an attorney for almost four years from a car accident.
Does the statute of limitations still apply if represented by council?
And if not can that person attain a new attorney?
to pursue court litigation rather than settling?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Yes, it still applies. Your attorney should be keeping track of the statute of limitations in order to file suit before the time expires. Once it does, you will never again have the opportunity to file a lawsuit as a result of that accident. You can always consult with a new attorney if you don't like yours.
Yes, the statute of limitations still applies and yes you can hire a new lawyer.
If suit was filed, the statute of limitations is tolled. However, if the case is dismissed for any reason after the four years, it is dismissed with prejudice and you will lose your rights.
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