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The Florida code for the statute of limitations defines the period of time during which legal action can be taken either in a criminal or civil lawsuit. There are different time limits depending on the type of suit being filed. After the time limit has expired, the injured person loses his right to pursue legal action.
Medical Malpractice
Victims injured in a medical malpractice suit have two years from the date of injury or from which the injury should have been detected to file suit. No suit may be filed more than four years after the said incident or injury. This statute of limitations applies to minors 8 years and older. Infants have until they are 8 years of age to file suit.
Personal Injury
An injured party has four years in which to file suit in a personal injury case.
Libel/Slander/Defamation
A victim has two years in which to file a lawsuit in a libel, slander or defamation of character case.
Contracts
Breaches of contract cases vary depending on the type of contract. Oral contracts have four years in which to file and written contracts have five years in which to file suit. Collection of credit card debt falls under the written contract category.
Wrongful Death
A family member or descendant has two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death suit.
Product Liability
An injured party has four years to file suit in a product liability case.
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