St. Petersburg Statutes of Limitations for Injury and Criminal Cases

Personal Injury Statutes of Limitations (Civil Cases)

• Personal Injury (e.g., car accidents, slip and fall):
  4 years from the date of injury (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a))
• Medical Malpractice:
  2 years from the date the injury was discovered or should have been discovered, but no more than 4 years from the date of the alleged malpractice (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(b))
• Wrongful Death:
  2 years from the date of death (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(d))
• Property Damage:
  4 years from the date of damage (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)) For more information please visit DUI Defense

Criminal Statutes of Limitations (Florida)

• Felonies:
  Generally, no statute of limitations for murder.
  For other felonies, typically 3 to 4 years, depending on the offense.
• Misdemeanors:
  Usually, 1 to 2 years depending on the type of misdemeanor.
• Sexual Offenses:
  Vary greatly—some sexual offenses have no statute of limitations, especially those against minors.