{"id":401,"date":"2023-08-11T10:52:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T14:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=401"},"modified":"2023-08-21T10:52:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T14:52:58","slug":"how-long-do-i-have-to-sue-after-a-miami-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/how-long-do-i-have-to-sue-after-a-miami-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do I Have to Sue After a Miami Car Accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Florida is one of the most dangerous regions of the state to drive in, and statistics prove the risks. According to the<\/span>\u00a0Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles<\/span><\/a> (FLHSMV), there are more than 128,000 total traffic crashes in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties every year. Around 800 people lose their lives and 67,400 victims are injured in these incidents. They suffer massive losses because motorists do not exercise care behind the wheel.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, state law provides you with remedies if you were hurt or lost a loved one in a crash. As with all personal injury cases, there is a statute of limitations to keep in mind. Florida recently enacted tort reforms that affect your deadlines, so you should rely on a<\/span>\u00a0Miami car accident lawyer<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to assist with your claim. An overview of the legal process and timing issues is also useful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Florida\u2019s Traffic Crash Statute of Limitations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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South Florida is one of the most dangerous regions of the state to drive in, and statistics prove the risks. According to the\u00a0Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are more than 128,000 total traffic crashes in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties every year. 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