How long you have after a car crash on the Emerald Coast
Statute of limitations for injury claims after a crash in Florida, quoted from state law with the citation. General information, not legal advice.
Deadlines to file an injury claim, by state
General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter or longer for claims against a government agency, for minors and for wrongful death. Ask a licensed lawyer about your case.
Florida
Deadline to file: 2 years An action founded on negligence must be filed within two years. Fla. Stat. 95.11(5)(a). Wrongful death actions also have a two-year limit, Fla. Stat. 95.11(5)(e). The two-year negligence limit applies to causes of action that accrued after March 24, 2023.
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Questions people ask on the Emerald Coast
How many fatal car crashes happen on the Emerald Coast?
From 2020–2024, 553 fatal crashes killed 594 people on the Emerald Coast, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In 2024 there were 106 fatal crashes and 107 deaths. The road with the most fatal crashes was US 98 (Bay) (44). 22% involved a motorcycle.
What are the most dangerous roads on the Emerald Coast?
By fatal crashes from 2020–2024: US 98 (Bay) (44 fatal crashes, 44 deaths); US 98 (Okaloosa) (32 fatal crashes, 33 deaths); SR 85 (Okaloosa) (29 fatal crashes, 36 deaths); US 231 (Bay) (29 fatal crashes, 35 deaths); US 90 (Walton) (24 fatal crashes, 26 deaths). Source: NHTSA FARS.
How many motorcycle crashes were fatal on the Emerald Coast?
120 fatal motorcycle crashes from 2020–2024, with 126 deaths (NHTSA FARS).
How many crashes with a large truck were fatal on the Emerald Coast?
60 fatal crashes with a large truck from 2020–2024, with 65 deaths (NHTSA FARS).
How many crashes that killed or involved a pedestrian were fatal on the Emerald Coast?
96 fatal crashes that killed or involved a pedestrian from 2020–2024, with 97 deaths (NHTSA FARS).
How do I get a crash report in Florida?
Florida Crash Portal (FLHSMV): $10 per report, plus a $2 online convenience fee. For the first 60 days the report is confidential: only the people involved, their lawyers, insurers and licensed insurance agents can get it, with a sworn statement. After 60 days it is a public record.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Florida?
An action founded on negligence must be filed within two years. (Fla. Stat. 95.11(5)(a)). This is general information, not legal advice.