Car Accidents Attorney serving Orlando, FL
Hello. Technically speaking, anyone can sue anyone else, at anytime, for just about anything, as long as the aggrieved person files their lawsuit within the statute of limitations (which is the deadline for filing a lawsuit).
In Florida, for most accident cases involving injuries, that statute of limitations is 4 years, or 2 years if the claim is wrongful death. BUT that can vary depending on the facts, so you need a lawyer to evaluate the specific facts to determine whether the statute was met.
The court can dismiss frivolous cases, but that usuallly requires an attorney to make the argument to the court, and likely wouldn't apply in an accident case, as long as the accident actually happened.
But there is some likely good news for you.
In most cases, car accident lawyers are looking for insurance money. Unless you have a LOT of assets, which would likely be collectible (meaning: not subject to potential bankruptcy or other debtor defenses), then most personal injury and accident lawyers would have no interest in pursuing any case against you. Now, you would still be the defendant. But they are really seeking your insurance company's money. That's why it sounds like they have asked for your insurance information.
So I would recommend giving them your insurance information, and not worrying more about it. Worrying never helps anyway.
You should consult a lawyer if you have any assets that you do not want to lose, however. Just to be sure.
As ffar as your license being suspended, I don't know anything about driver's license laws. But I would check with your DMV to ask them what you can do, to get your license re-instated. A traffic ticket lawyer might also be able to help or provide some guidance.
Best of luck to you!
Tina Willis Law - Orlando Personal Injury, Car & Truck Accident & Medical Malpractice Lawyer
390 N. Orange Ave., Suite 2300G
Orlando, Florida 32801
(407) 803-2139
https://injuryattorneyflorida.com
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Answered on Mar 20th, 2018 at 11:10 AM