Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
Time Frame
What is the time frame in Florida to file a property damage car accident claim?
Asked on 8/24/06, 11:28 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: Time Frame
generally, you have 4 years to file suit against a person that negligently damages your property, but 5 years to sue your insurance company if they have failed to pay for covered damage to your car. There are some exceptions -- for instance -- if the state or a governmental entity damaged your car or if the insurance copmpany is in receivership, so do not delay.
Answered on 8/24/06, 3:25 pm