What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Florida?

2 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a) (post-2023 reform).

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Statute of limitations for personal injury in Florida

Florida halved its personal-injury statute in 2023. Claims accruing on or after March 24, 2023 must be filed within two years; earlier claims may still benefit from the prior four-year period.

SoL period

2 years

From the date the cause of action accrues

Important: Florida shortened its negligence period from four years to two years effective March 24, 2023. Claims that accrued before that date may still be governed by the prior four-year window.

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Filing deadline

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Where this rule comes from

Statute

Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a) (post-2023 reform)

"Within two years: An action founded on negligence."

Read the full statute Last verified May 7, 2026 by Juryvine Editorial

What can extend or pause this clock

Minority tolling. § 95.051 tolls the statute during minority.

Frequently asked

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Florida?: 2 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a) (post-2023 reform).
What if the plaintiff was a minor?: § 95.051 tolls the statute during minority.

Personal Injury statute by state

California 2 years Illinois 2 years New York 3 years Pennsylvania 2 years Texas 2 years

Other Florida statutes of limitations

Medical Malpractice 2 years Wrongful Death 2 years Breach of Written Contract 5 years Breach of Oral Contract 4 years Fraud 4 years Premises Liability 2 years Product Liability 4 years

Not legal advice. Statutes of limitations are governed by complex doctrine with many exceptions. Use this page as a starting point and verify with an attorney before relying on any deadline. Juryvine is not a law firm and does not represent clients.