Personal Injury Claims - How long do I have to file suit?
In Texas, the amount of time a person has to file their claim or case with the courts varies according to the type of lawsuit or claim that is filed. While there are limited exceptions to when limitations expires, a lawsuit or claim should be filed well ahead of the expiration of the applicable limitations statute. The reasoning for filing well in advance is that many complications could arise in computing the time line, and once the limitations date expires, you generally lose your right to sue forever--something you do not want to happen. General legal information on some Texas statute of limitations is listed below:
- Personal Injury - 2 years from date of injury
- Injury to Property - 2 years from date of injury
- Product Liability - 2 years
- Wrongful Death - 2 years from date of death
- Minors - does not begin to run until minor reaches age 18
Call the lawyers at Fears | Nachawati Law Firm if you have questions about your potential case and the proper calculation or the statute of limitations. 1.866.705-7584 or info@fnlawfirm.com
