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Florida accidents can injure the mind, body and property. Defective merchandise, medicines/drugs or contact with toxic material are all accidents which may cause injuries. As a result, any lost wages or costs due to an injury may be recovered in court. Also covered by personal injury law are auto accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. A person must be careless to be responsible or “at fault” for an injury. Proof of negligence in Florida must be provided by witnesses, photographs, official reports, etc. Evidence of lost income or costs from the injury like hospital bills and pay stubs will also be needed in court. The amount of time to file a claim for your injury is limited by law. In Florida, you must file with the court within 4 years of the accident. This period is known as the statute of limitations and means that cases older than 4 years can not be tried in court. Other common issues in personal injury cases are insurance companies who won’t pay severe injuries or a class action made up of many injured persons. |
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