Florida Accident Resources and City Guides
STATE RESOURCE GUIDE · SOURCES CHECKED OCTOBER 23, 2026
Use this Florida guide to locate your crash report, organize claim documents, and identify questions about filing deadlines.
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City and county agency guidance, Florida crash reports, and regional safety data.
Local procedures and traffic-source coverage are explained on the city page. Statewide legal information stays in this hub.
Get the official crash report
FLHSMV is Florida’s official crash-record repository. Use its crash portal for purchase instructions, eligibility requirements, and confidentiality rules. A report may not be immediately available after a collision.
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Understand the general lawsuit deadline
Current Florida Statutes §95.11(5)(a) sets a two-year limitation for actions founded on negligence. The law changed in 2023; older claims require checking the applicable version and transition rules. Do not assume an older four-year summary applies to your crash.
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A lawsuit deadline is different from an insurance notice deadline. The starting date, defendant, type of claim, and exceptions matter. Government claims, minors, and wrongful-death claims can involve different rules. This summary does not calculate your filing date. Ask a licensed attorney to confirm your specific deadlines promptly; negotiations do not necessarily stop a filing clock.
Build your claim file
- Keep the report number and investigating agency’s contact information.
- Save original photographs, witness contact details, and messages about the collision.
- Collect repair estimates, towing and storage invoices, and rental receipts.
- Keep claim numbers and a dated record of conversations with insurers.
- Track documented expenses and missed work separately from estimates.
Useful next steps
Follow the accident checklist · Track your expenses · Organize vehicle-value figures · Prepare for a legal consultation
Questions to take to an attorney
- Which jurisdiction and limitation period apply to this claim?
- Is a government notice or another early filing required?
- What evidence needs to be preserved before it disappears?
- How should insurance benefits and potential claims be coordinated?
General educational information, not legal advice. Sources were checked October 23, 2026; no attorney review is represented. Official agency pages control report access, fees, and procedures.