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Good morning,

I'm sorry to hear of your friend's situation.

First of all, make sure that your friend has applied to the state victim assistance program--each state generally has such a program. The program may provide payment for medical bills and other expenses.

Florida has a 4 year statute of limitation in which to file a lawsuit for personal injury. It would be to your friend's advantage to wait to file suit until after the pair are presumably convicted. Their conviction will allow your friend to get a judgment against them more easily.

I wish you and your friend well.

Thank you very much for having allowed me to assist you. It would be greatly appreciated if you would click the green Accept icon so that I can receive credit for having assisted you.

Best regards,

Doug

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