As of March 24, 2023, Florida reduced the statute of limitations for most negligence-based personal injury claims from 4 years to 2 years under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a). This means you generally have 2 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida. Waiting too long — even a single day past the deadline — can permanently bar your right to recovery. If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, contacting an attorney promptly is critical.