Critical legal concepts every catastrophic injury victim should understand
Florida Statute of Limitations
Time limits for filing different types of personal injury claims in Florida
Personal Injury
2
Years to File
General injury cases from accident date
Wrongful Death
2
Years to File
Death resulting from negligence
Personal Injury
2
Years to File
From discovery of injury (max 4 years)
Personal Injury
4
Years to File
Defective product injury claims
Critical Deadline Warning
Missing the statute of limitations deadline means losing your right to compensation forever. Some circumstances may shorten or extend deadlines. Contact Reid Injury Law immediately to protect your rights.
Comparative Negligence in Florida
How fault percentage affects your compensation
Florida follows Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar Rule)
You can recover damages if you’re less than 51% at fault. Your award is reduced by your fault percentage.
Scenario
0% Your Fault
Jury Award
$1,000,000
Reduction
0%
You Receive
$1,000,000
Scenario
20% Your Fault
Jury Award
$1,000,000
Reduction
-$200,000
You Receive
$800,000
Scenario
40% Your Fault
Jury Award
$1,000,000
Reduction
-$400,000
You Receive
$600,000
Scenario
50% Your Fault
Jury Award
$1,000,000
Reduction
-$500,000
You Receive
$500,000
Scenario
51%+ Your Fault
Jury Award
$1,000,000
Reduction
BARRED
You Receive
$O
Key Point: If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. That’s why evidence gathering and liability investigation are critical.
Emergency Room Records
Establishes immediate injury from accident
Understanding Damages in Catastrophic Cases
What compensation you may be entitled to receive
Understanding Damages in Catastrophic Cases
What compensation you may be entitled to receive
Economic Damages
Measurable financial losses with receipts and documentation
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and discomfort
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and discomfort
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and discomfort
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and discomfort
Economic Damages
Measurable financial losses with receipts and documentation
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and discomfort
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and discomfort
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and discomfort
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and discomfort
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