Statute of Limitations in a Sex Abuse Case

Answer:

We got a call in our Lutz office the other day from a client who asked a very good question: What is the statute of limitations for a sexual abuse or human trafficking claim? The statute of limitations in the state of Florida is very specific with regard to these claims: you have until seven years after you’ve reached the age of majority (which in the state of Florida is 18 years) to file a claim. There are also other factors that may influence how the statute of limitations is applied in Florida.