Relevant Florida Statutes (2008)

• Limitations of Actions:
• Statute of Limitations of Actions Other Than for the Recovery of Real Property Fla. Stat. 95.11
• Motor Vehicle Regulations:
• State of Florida Uniform Traffic Control Chapter 316
• Motor Vehicle and Casualty Insurance Contracts - Chapter 627:
• Uninsured and Underinsured Vehicle Coverage (UM) Fla. Stat. 627.727
• No-Fault, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Fla. Stat. 627.736
• Threshold Defense Fla. Stat. 627.737
• Torts – Negligence - Chapter 768
• Florida Wrongful Death Act Fla. Stat. 768.16 - 768.26
• Legislative Intent Fla. Stat. 768.17
• Definitions Fla. Stat. 768.18
• Right of action Fla. Stat. 768.19
• Parties Fla. Stat. 768.20
• Damages Fla. Stat. 768.21
• Form of verdict Fla. Stat. 768.22
• Protection of minors and incompetents Fla. Stat. 768.23
• Death of a survivor before judgment Fla. Stat. 768.24
• Court approval of settlements Fla. Stat. 768.25
• Litigation expenses Fla. Stat. 768.26
• Damages
• Punitive Damages:
• Claim for punitive damages Fla. Stat. 768.72 et seq.
• Burden of Proof Fla. Stat. 768.725
• Limitation Fla. Stat. 768.73
• Bonds in class actions; limitations Fla. Stat. 768.733
• Capacity to sue Fla. Stat. 768.734
• Exceptions; limitation Fla. Stat. 768.735
• Exceptions for intoxication Fla. Stat. 768.736
• Application in arbitration Fla. Stat. 768.737
• Collateral Sources Fla. Stat.768.76
• Comparative Fault Fla. Stat. 768.81

General Disclaimer: Please note that these are only a few of the relevant statutes. A full listing of all of the Florida Statutes can be found on the Official Internet Site of the Florida Legislature at www.leg.state.fl.us