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Florida Statute of Limitations Deadline Calculator
Miss your filing deadline and you permanently lose the right to sue — no matter how strong your case was. Select your case type and enter the date to see your Florida deadline instantly. Confidential, free, and no information about you is collected or stored.
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What type of case is this?
Common Questions
How accurate is this statute of limitations calculator?+
It applies the general filing deadlines under Florida law for the case type and date you enter, including the March 24, 2023 reform that shortened most negligence deadlines from 4 years to 2 years. It cannot account for tolling exceptions — such as the injured person being a minor or legally incapacitated, fraud or concealment by a defendant, or bankruptcy stays — which can extend or pause a deadline. Treat the result as a starting point, not a final answer.
What happens if I miss the statute of limitations in Florida?+
In almost all cases, missing the deadline permanently bars you from filing a lawsuit, regardless of how strong your case would have been. Courts enforce these deadlines strictly. If a deadline shown by this tool has already passed, call an attorney immediately — a small number of exceptions can still apply, but they need to be evaluated quickly.
Does the statute of limitations start on the date of the accident or the date I found out I was hurt?+
For most personal injury claims (car accidents, slip and fall, dog bites), the clock starts on the date of the incident. Medical malpractice is different — it generally starts when the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered, subject to an outer 4-year deadline from the incident itself. This tool asks for both dates when medical malpractice is selected.
Why did my deadline change based on the date I entered?+
Florida shortened the general negligence statute of limitations from 4 years to 2 years for cases arising on or after March 24, 2023 (FL § 95.11(4)(a)). If your incident happened before that date, the older 4-year deadline still applies to your case.
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Disclaimer
Not legal advice. This tool is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It cannot account for every fact, exception, or nuance that may affect your specific situation. Using this tool, or submitting information through it, does not create an attorney-client relationship with HOV Law.
Estimates only — not a guarantee. Any figures, dates, or outcomes this tool generates are estimates based on the general rules of Florida law and the information you enter. They are not a valuation, settlement offer, guarantee of coverage, or prediction of how an insurer, court, or jury will resolve your case. Actual results depend on facts, evidence, and legal arguments this tool cannot evaluate.
Laws change. Statutes, deadlines, and dollar amounts referenced in this tool reflect Florida law as HOV Law understands it at the time of publication and are subject to change by the Florida Legislature or the courts. Verify current law or consult an attorney before relying on any result.
This tool cannot identify every deadline exception — including tolling for minors, legal incapacity, fraud, concealment, bankruptcy, or claims involving multiple defendants with different deadlines. If a deadline shown here is approaching or may have passed, contact an attorney immediately; some exceptions only help if you act quickly.
For advice about your specific situation, contact HOV Law for a free, confidential consultation.