Practice Area
Personal Injury
Car accidents, slip & fall, and premises liability matters in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Answer a few questions below and we’ll look for a participating attorney suited to your matter.
Personal Injury Law in Florida
What’s changed since 2023
Florida’s tort reform law, HB 837, took effect March 24, 2023, and changed two things that materially affect personal injury claims. First, the statute of limitations for most negligence claims (car accidents, slip & fall, premises liability) was cut from 4 years to 2 years for incidents on or after that date. Second, Florida moved from “pure” to “modified” comparative negligence: a claimant found more than 50% at fault for their own injury generally cannot recover damages, where previously some recovery was possible at any fault percentage.
Claims against a government entity (a city, county, school board, or other public agency) follow a separate process, generally requiring written notice within 3 years of the claim and a mandatory agency investigation period before a lawsuit can be filed — shorter and more procedural than a typical claim against a private party.
Deadlines vary by case type and circumstances — confirm your specific deadline with an attorney. This summary is based on Fla. Stat. §§ 95.11, 768.81, and 768.28.
Case Evaluation
What generally supports a personal injury claim
None of this guarantees a particular outcome — every case turns on its specific facts, and only an attorney can evaluate yours.
- 01
Prompt medical treatment
Seeking care soon after the incident, and following through on treatment, helps document the connection between the incident and your injuries.
- 02
A police or incident report
An official report creates a contemporaneous record of what happened, who was involved, and when.
- 03
Fault under 50%
Florida generally bars recovery for a claimant found more than 50% at fault for their own injury.
- 04
Documentation
Photos of the scene, your injuries, and any property damage — plus insurance information for everyone involved — all support a claim.
- 05
Filing within the deadline
Florida's statute of limitations for most negligence claims is now 2 years from the incident (see below). Missing it generally bars the claim entirely.
Start an Inquiry
Tell us about your matter
This isn’t a request for legal advice, and it doesn’t obligate you to anything. We use your answers to look for a suitable participating attorney.
FAQ
Personal injury referral questions
Is this service a law firm?+
No. EzuLaw is a lawyer referral service. We connect you with participating, independently practicing Florida attorneys — we don't represent you, and we don't provide legal advice.
Does this cost anything?+
Submitting an inquiry is free. Participating attorneys pay EzuLaw a flat fee to be part of the referral panel — we do not take a percentage of any settlement or verdict.
Will you tell me where the attorney is located before I talk to them?+
Yes. If we identify a participating attorney for your matter, we disclose that attorney's name, firm, and location (city/county) to you as part of the referral, before any next step.
What if my incident happened more than 2 years ago?+
You can still submit an inquiry, but Florida's statute of limitations for most negligence claims is 2 years for incidents on or after March 24, 2023 (4 years for incidents before that date). An attorney can tell you whether an exception might apply to your situation — don't rely on this page as a final answer.
Does consultation with a listed attorney create representation?+
No. An attorney-client relationship is only created if and when that specific attorney agrees to take your case. Read our full referral service disclosures for details.