Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

what is the statue of limitations for an accidental death at someones residence? who would i sue? home owners insrance.


Asked on 8/09/10, 12:21 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

4 years for negligence. You would sue the person who owned the residence. If they have homeowners, than insurance company would defend.

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Answered on 8/14/10, 12:58 pm
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

If the death was "accidental" this implies that there was no negligence. If somebody just "falls down and breaks his neck", without slipping/tripping due to a hazard that the property owner is responsible for, and is the proximate and legal cause of the slip/trip/fall, then there is no negligence. Your question does not give enough facts to make a determination of your rights under the law.

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Answered on 8/14/10, 4:04 pm
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

I strongly disagree with my brethern that the statute of limitations is 4 years in a wrongful death case. It is two (2) years. See a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

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Answered on 8/18/10, 7:39 am


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