Personal Injury Claims in Florida
Florida personal injury requires proving: duty, breach, causation, damages. HB 837 (2023): modified comparative negligence (barred if >50% at fault), reduced statute of limitations to 2 years (Section 95.11(3)). Damages: economic, non-economic, and punitive (Section 768.72 requires reasonable showing). Applies to claims filed after 3/24/2023.
Elements
- Duty, breach, causation, damages
- Common: auto, premises, medical, products
HB 837 Changes (2023)
- Modified comparative: barred if >50% at fault
- Statute of limitations: 4 years to 2 years
- Applies to claims filed after 3/24/2023
Damages
- Economic: medical, wages, property
- Non-economic: pain, suffering, enjoyment
- Punitive: intentional/gross negligence only
Related Terms
- Negligence — Duty of care
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