Florida Cut the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations to 2 Years — What It Means for You
In March 2023, HB 837 slashed Florida's negligence statute of limitations from four years to two. Here's what every Boca Raton accident victim needs to know.
Florida's tort reform package, HB 837, dramatically changed the rules for personal injury cases. The most consequential change: you now have just two years from the date of an accident to file suit — half the time you used to have.
Why the change matters
Insurance carriers will deliberately stall negotiations as the two-year deadline approaches, hoping you miss the cutoff and lose all leverage. The new deadline applies to crashes on or after March 24, 2023.
What to do now
Treat every injury claim as urgent. Document medical treatment, photograph injuries, request the crash report, and consult counsel within the first 30 days.