Filing Suit Against the State of Florida
Prior to filing a law suit against the State of Florida, you must provide a written claim to the appropriate agency and present such claim in writing to the Department of Financial Services.See F.S. 768.28
Among the information to be provided include the following:
Name
Address
DOB
DOA
SS
Place of Birth
In addition, you must advise the state whether you owe any monies to the state above $200. Failure to disclose the required information can result in a court order for double the amount owed to the state. The state maintains the right to set off for any monies owed by you when awarding you your damages.
After filing your claim you must wait 6 months or for the government body to deny your claim before you get your day in court.
Filing suit either against a private party or the state of Florida can be difficult task. Filing without taking the correct pre-suit steps can throw your case out of court and your opportunity of a day in court. So, if you been injured and want to recover damages consult our office for a free initial evaluation.
