{"id":733,"date":"2026-02-20T04:52:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=733"},"modified":"2026-02-01T17:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T22:54:39","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-personal-injury-claim-and-a-lawsuit-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-personal-injury-claim-and-a-lawsuit-in-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between a Personal Injury Claim and a Lawsuit in Miami?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the wake of a life-changing accident, it is essential to understand both your legal options and the deadlines imposed by personal injury laws in Miami. Under<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Statute 95.11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, victims generally have only two years from the incident date to file a lawsuit. This strict rule creates a timeframe that sets the stage for your options, which are an insurance claim and a potential lawsuit.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both remedies aim to recover the compensation you deserve as a victim, and a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/practice-areas.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miami personal injury lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works to ensure you obtain a fair amount. A summary of the differences between a claim and a lawsuit is also useful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Personal Injury Claim vs. Lawsuit: Your Legal Path<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-personal-injury-claim-and-a-lawsuit-in-miami\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading What is the Difference Between a Personal Injury Claim and a Lawsuit in Miami?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the wake of a life-changing accident, it is essential to understand both your legal options and the deadlines imposed by personal injury laws in Miami. Under Florida Statute 95.11, victims generally have only two years from the incident date to file a lawsuit. 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