Hire a Car Accident Attorney to Take Action Before the Statute of Limitations Expires for Your Claim in Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, Sarasota & Central Florida

After an automobile accident you may spend weeks, months or even more than a year recovering from your injuries. During that time you may also be bombarded with requests for information from insurance companies, your employer, and even police. With all that going on, it’s understandable if hiring a car accident attorney is at the bottom of your to-do list, but it’s important to make it a priority. That’s because your opportunity to file a lawsuit against the person or people that hurt you has a time limit called the statute of limitations, and when it runs out, your car accident attorney can do little to help you.

In Pasco, Brandon, Sarasota, Tampa, Bradenton and across Florida, this time limit varies depending on the case:

• Automobile accident suits must be filed within 4 years from the date of the accident.
• Uninsured motorist claims and suits for contract-based personal injury cases must be filed within 5 years from the date of the accident.
• Medical Malpractice sufferers have only 2 years to report their case after becoming aware of their injury.

While these limits may seem generous, it’s important to give your car accident attorney ample time to review your case to ensure that the most effective suit possible is filed.  Additionally, a legal change in state statute could occur at anytime without your knowledge, so it’s best to pursue your case earlier than you may need to. Starting your case as soon as possible also means you’ll receive any settlement that may be awarded sooner. And there’s no need for finances to delay your case: we don’t collect a penny unless you receive a settlement.