{"id":481,"date":"2024-03-29T13:26:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T17:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=481"},"modified":"2024-03-31T13:28:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T17:28:48","slug":"how-long-do-i-have-to-sue-for-wrongful-death-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/how-long-do-i-have-to-sue-for-wrongful-death-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do I Have to Sue for Wrongful Death in Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Accidents and careless conduct cause injuries to millions of victims every year, but these unfortunate incidents can also be tragic when they lead to fatalities. Victims of all ages are killed when others are negligent, failing to exercise reasonable care. At-fault parties cause traffic crashes, slip and falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and many other deadly incidents. It is fortunate that you have legal options to recover compensation as a survivor through a wrongful death claim. However, you should also be aware of deadlines under<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/Statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Florida\u2019s statute of limitations<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The statute of limitations can have harsh consequences if you take too long to pursue your remedies, but moving quickly is also important for many other reasons. You should discuss your options and the claims process with a<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/wrongful-death.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Miami wrongful death lawyer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to ensure you do not miss critical deadlines. Plus, it is also useful to review some details about how long you have for a wrongful death case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Deadlines Under Florida\u2019s Statute of Limitations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/how-long-do-i-have-to-sue-for-wrongful-death-in-florida\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading How Long Do I Have to Sue for Wrongful Death in Florida?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accidents and careless conduct cause injuries to millions of victims every year, but these unfortunate incidents can also be tragic when they lead to fatalities. Victims of all ages are killed when others are negligent, failing to exercise reasonable care. 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