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If you were hurt in an accident in Florida, the first days matter. These guides answer the questions people ask us most — in plain English, with no legal jargon.

What you'll find here

Step-by-step advice for right after a crash or a fall, how Florida's two-year filing deadline works, what actually drives the value of an injury claim, and what hiring a lawyer costs (usually nothing upfront).

Florida Injury Team is an attorney referral service, not a law firm. These articles are general information, not legal advice. For advice about your situation, we can connect you free with an experienced Florida injury firm.

Quick answers

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Florida? For most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, you generally have two years from the date of the accident. Wrongful death and claims against government entities follow different deadlines.

What does a personal injury lawyer cost? Nothing upfront. Florida injury firms typically work on contingency, meaning no attorney fee unless they recover money for you.

What is my case worth? It depends on your medical bills, lost income, the severity of your injuries, and who was at fault. There is no meaningful "average" — a free review of your actual facts is far more reliable than an online calculator.

Should I accept the insurance company's first offer? Rarely without advice. First offers are typically well below what a claim is worth, and accepting usually closes the claim for good.

Do I have to speak English? No. Our intake is fully bilingual, and every page of this site is available in Spanish.

How this site can help

Florida Injury Team is a free attorney referral service. We are not a law firm and we do not give legal advice. What we do is simple: you tell us what happened, and we connect you at no cost with an independent, licensed Florida law firm that handles injury cases every day. You decide whether to hire them.