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Question:
How Long Does it Take to Get an Auto Property Damage Settled?
Answer:
There is a time limit for an auto damage claim in Florida depending on who you’re making the claim against. If you’re making the claim against the party that caused the accident, then the statute of limitations is four years from the date of the accident to either settle your claim or file a lawsuit, otherwise the claim will be forever barred. If you’re making a claim for damage to your vehicle under your own insurance company’s policy under your collision coverage, then there’s a five-year statute of limitations for bringing that claim either to settle it or file a lawsuit within that five-year window, otherwise the claim is forever barred.
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