Essential Legal Information

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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