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In March 2023, Florida passed H.B. 837. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law. This new law reduced the statute of limitations from four years to two years for cases based on negligence. The law affects the filing deadline for accidents that occurred after the effective date of March 24, 2023.
New Requirements for Florida Drivers If passed, the new PIP law Florida changes will require drivers to show proof of mandatory bodily injury coverage before they may register a motor vehicle with the State.
Owners of vehicles registered in Florida require at least $10,000 of personal injury protection cover. $10,000 of cover is required for bodily injuries to one person, and $20,000 of cover is required for bodily injuries to two or more people.
Florida's 51% bar rule is a legal principle that falls under the broader concept of comparative negligence. This rule states that a person can recover damages in a personal injury case as long as they are not more than 51% at fault for the incident.
Trial Rate: Approximately 3-5% of personal injury cases in Florida go to trial (Bureau of Justice Statistics, n.d.). This means that out of the 28,342 cases filed in federal courts in 2023, only 850-1,417 cases would have reached the courtroom.
Florida Statutes Section 95.11(4) requires that most personal injury cases are filed within two years of the date of the incident. This time limit applies to cases involving the following: Slips and falls. Car accidents.