In Florida, injury cases for minors can be filed up to what age?

• A. 20
• B. 18
• C. 25
• D. 21

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is tolling of the statute of limitations for minors. In Florida, the general personal-injury deadline is four years from the date of injury, but if the injured party is a minor, that clock is paused until they reach the age of majority, which is 18. Once they turn 18, the four-year period resumes, giving up to four more years to file.

So, if the injury happens before 18, you can file up to four years after the person turns 18 (i.e., by their 22nd birthday). If the injury occurs after 18, the four-year clock starts at the injury date. There are exceptions for certain kinds of cases (like medical malpractice) with different rules, but for a typical personal-injury claim, the tolling until 18 is the key concept.