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Wrongful Death in Miami, FL

In Miami, wrongful death often happen along I-95 and US-1. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced wrongful death attorney serving Miami — free, and with no obligation.

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Wrongful Death claims in Miami

There is no version of this page that makes the week any easier. Florida allows 2 years for a wrongful death claim, the same window HB 837 set in 2023, and it runs from the date of death rather than from the day a family is ready to think about any of it. A claim like this is brought through the estate. Someone has to be appointed as personal representative before the civil case can move at all. That appointment has its own pace. The Eleventh Judicial Circuit sits in Miami-Dade County, where a suit would be filed. We are not a law firm. We will connect you with an attorney who does this work.
How fault gets decided can end a wrongful death case in Miami before it starts. Florida's rule: Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar (post-HB837, 2023). You have 2 years to file. Lost a loved one in an accident? We help families find a compassionate, experienced attorney.
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Your deadline

2 years

Reduced from 4 to 2 years by HB 837 (2023). Wrongful death 2 years. Medical 2 years.

How fault works

Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar (post-HB837, 2023)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a crash report after a wreck in Miami?

It depends on who worked the scene. City streets are usually Miami Police; I-95, SR-836, and the Palmetto are usually Florida Highway Patrol. Either way the report ends up with FLHSMV, and you can ask for a copy through the state's crash portal or straight from the agency that wrote it, which is usually the faster route in the first days after a crash.

Which court would handle an injury case filed in Miami?

Miami-Dade County. Civil claims are filed at the Miami-Dade County Courthouse, and the trial court there is the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Smaller claims are handled in county court and larger ones in circuit court; which side of that line your claim falls on depends on the amount, and that's a question for a lawyer, not for us. We are not a law firm.

The driver who hit me had no insurance. What happens now?

Your own PIP still pays first, $10,000 of it, regardless of fault. After that, uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy is often the next place to look, and it's worth checking, because people carry it without realizing they do. Pull your declarations page. An attorney can read the policy and tell you what's actually there.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Florida?

In Florida, the deadline is generally 2 years from the date of the accident. Reduced from 4 to 2 years by HB 837 (2023). Wrongful death 2 years. Medical 2 years. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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