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Florida Personal Injury Law<\/p>

Florida Statute of Limitations for Catastrophic Injuries<\/h1>

Know your deadline. Time limits apply to filing a claim. Understand what Florida law says about your right to pursue compensation.<\/p>

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By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published October 04, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Florida Statute of Limitations for Catastrophic Injury Claims: Your 2-Year Deadline<\/h2>\n

For most negligence claims in Florida, you have two years to file a catastrophic injury lawsuit<\/strong>. The clock starts on the date of injury. This deadline applies to claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, under Fla. Stat. \u00a795.11<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Miss this deadline, and your case ends permanently\u2014no matter how severe your injury is. This page explains the filing rules for spinal cord injuries, paralysis<\/a>, and permanent back and neck injuries in plain language. It’s general information, not legal advice about your specific situation.<\/p>\n\n

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Why Your Filing Deadline Matters After a Catastrophic Injury<\/h2>\n

A statute of limitations is a legal deadline to file a lawsuit. Miss it, and you lose your right to recover compensation.<\/p>\n

Courts enforce this rule strictly. They will dismiss even a strong case if you file too late. The severity of your injury doesn’t change the deadline.<\/p>\n

After a catastrophic injury, time moves differently. You may focus on surgery, rehab, breathing support, or learning to live with permanent impairment. Spinal cord injuries cause lasting loss of movement and sensation, plus problems with bladder, bowel, and breathing according to Mayo Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That’s exactly why deadlines slip away quietly. Days become weeks. Weeks become months. Before you know it, your filing window has closed.<\/p>\n

The Two-Year Rule for Negligence Claims<\/h2>\n

Florida shortened its filing deadline in 2023. A tort reform law (HB 837) changed the old four-year rule to two years.<\/p>\n

Here’s how it works under Fla. Stat. \u00a795.11<\/a>:<\/p>\n