{"id":372522,"date":"2016-11-02T18:20:14","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T23:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/florida-law\/florida-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html"},"modified":"2025-06-27T11:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T16:46:34","slug":"florida-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/florida-law\/florida-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html","title":{"rendered":"Florida Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Florida Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline<\/h1>\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The car accident settlement process and timeline in Florida can range from several months to several years depending on the severity of the injury. It involves assessing personal injury and property damage, filing a claim with an insurance company, and determining if you need to file a lawsuit.<\/b><\/blockquote>\r\n

Experiencing a car accident in Florida can be stressful and overwhelming. Understanding your legal rights and the proper steps to take can help ease this challenging process.<\/p>\r\n

This article outlines the actions you should take following a car accident case in Florida, from the immediate aftermath to pursuing a settlement. If you have been in a car accident and think you might have a legal claim, consider contacting a Florida car accident lawyer.<\/a> They can provide legal advice and help you navigate your legal issues during this difficult time.<\/p>\r\n

What To Do at the Car Accident Scene<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Florida statutes requires specific actions after a car accident. For example, you must immediately contact law enforcement<\/a> for accidents involving an injury, death, or property damage greater than $500. For accidents that do not require a police report, or where no police investigation occurred, you must file a crash report within ten days<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Once in a safe location, you must:<\/p>\r\n