Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

Re: Sons Injury to Back by Officer in Fla we now reside in Iowa

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Unfortunately, there is probably little that can be done. The statute of limitations is four years on a personal injury claim and it would appear that it has been longer than that since the injury occurred even if liability could be established after this length of time. Perhaps another attorney will have a different opinion but that remains to be seen.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Sons Injury to Back by Officer in Fla we now reside in Iowa

Sorry -- you can't do anything. To bring a claim against the state or a governmental entity, you must give notice of the claim within 3 years of the incident and then bring suit within 4 years of the incident. The time to sue has passed.