Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
Does a release of claims expire?
I was injured and the other party's insurance company gave me a release of claims. Thankfully I didn't sign it because I had addition injuries that were discovered much later. Does a release of claims expire? And what effect does an unsigned release have on the statute of limitations or filing a lawsuit? The insurance company won't agree to pay my additional costs. Did the agreement and offer stop the clock on statute of time? Thank you!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Does a release of claims expire?
An unsigned release is just a piece of paper or trash. Florida has a four year statute of limitations on auto accidents. You need a lawyer to properly present your injury claim. I hope your time for suit has not already expired. There is some case law that may extend the statute based upon pending settlement negotiations but don't count on it. See a lawyer. You may also have an uninsured motorist claim with your own insurance company. Check your policy.
Re: Does a release of claims expire?
An unsigned release does not have any affect on your lawsuit or on the statute of limitations.
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