Personal Injury Exhibits for Florida Courts
Florida personal injury cases follow Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and have unique pre-suit notice requirements for certain claim types. With 20 judicial circuits and mandatory e-filing statewide, understanding Florida-specific requirements is essential. This guide covers exhibit preparation for auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and other PI cases throughout Florida.
Florida Quick Reference
| E-Filing System | Florida Courts E-Filing Portal ↗ |
| File Size Limit | 25 MB per filing |
| Exchange Deadline | 20 days before trial (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280) |
| Primary Rule | Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280, 1.350 |
Common Personal Injury Exhibits in Florida
Florida Personal Injury Tips
- 1Florida requires PIP exhaustion before filing auto injury lawsuits - document this clearly
- 2Medical malpractice requires 90-day pre-suit notice and expert affidavit (§ 766.106)
- 3Miami-Dade has specific case management procedures for complex PI cases
- 4Broward County requires mediation before trial in most PI cases
- 5E-filing through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is mandatory statewide
- 6Florida follows comparative negligence - organize exhibits to address fault allocation
- 7Consider organizing medical records by provider for multi-defendant cases
- 8Bad faith claims require separate documentation of insurer conduct
Common Personal Injury Filing Mistakes in Florida
Personal Injury Exhibits in Florida: FAQ
What is the PIP threshold for filing a Florida auto injury lawsuit?
In Florida, you must exhaust your PIP (Personal Injury Protection) benefits or meet the serious injury threshold under § 627.737 before filing suit. Include PIP exhaustion letter or documentation of qualifying injuries as an exhibit.
What are Florida's pre-suit requirements for medical malpractice?
Florida Statute § 766.106 requires a 90-day pre-suit notice to healthcare providers and an expert affidavit of merit before filing. Include both the notice and the expert's sworn statement as exhibits.
How do Florida exhibit requirements differ by circuit?
While statewide rules apply everywhere, circuits like Miami-Dade (11th) have additional case management orders. Broward (17th) and Palm Beach (15th) circuits require pre-trial mediation. Always check local administrative orders.
What file format does Florida require for e-filed exhibits?
Florida Courts E-Filing Portal requires PDF format with 25 MB per filing limit. Files must be text-searchable. For large medical records, split into multiple exhibits with clear labeling.
How should I handle bad faith insurance claims in Florida?
Bad faith claims under § 624.155 require separate documentation of insurer conduct. Create a dedicated exhibit section for: claims handling correspondence, coverage denials, unreasonable delay documentation, and demand letters.
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