How quickly must I act to file claims for automobile accidents?

The Umansky Law Firm attorneys encourage victims of automobile accidents in Orlando to move quickly to file their accident claims for serious personal injuries to ensure that their legal rights are protected.

Your insurance policy requires that you, ''promptly report all accidents.''   If you do not notify your agent right away, your automobile accident injury claims could be denied.  Do not allow your insurance company this loophole.  Call your agent as soon as you can following a crash.

However, the requirement is to report collisions promptly.  You are not required to comment on who was at fault in the accident.  You are not required to accept a settlement immediately.  Talk to an attorney first.  The Umansky Law Firm will provide you with good representation for your serious personal injury.  Our lawyers will study your case carefully to determine how long you have to file and your filing qualifications.  Your time may be limited, but it is reasonable, and you do not have to panic.

Every state, including Florida, has certain time limits, called "statute of limitations," that define exact periods of time during which lawsuits can be filed. If the statute of limitations on your claim expires, you simply do not have a case. 

However, there is no simple answer to the question “How long do I have to file my lawsuit?” Each state sets different time limits for different types of claims. In Florida, a plaintiff has four years to file an action for personal injury founded on negligence, but an action for wrongful death must be filed within two years. There are any number of exceptions and qualifications to the statutes of limitations.  You must hire an attorney who can use those to your advantage for your particular case.

The Umansky Law Firm has a thorough understanding of civil as well as criminal law in the state of Florida.  We are a client-centered firm, and one of the ways that shows is in our careful compliance with Florida statutes of limitations.

Let us work for you diligently and successfully. Call The Umansky Law Firm today at 407-228-3841, or complete our quick contact web form.  We offer free initial consultations.