Florida's personal injury case timeline got a lot tighter after a major shift in state law. What Changed in Florida's Personal Injury Law? The Two-Year RuleFollowing major tort reform enacted under House Bill 837, Florida shortened the window for filing personal injury lawsuits. In the year leading up to the legislative change, Florida saw 127.41 personal injury cases filed for every 100,000 residents. Most personal injury cases in Florida resolve within six to 18 months, though severity and fault disputes can stretch things out.