WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS?

If you have been personally injured through the fault of another and you wish to file a lawsuit, your suit must be filed within a set time period. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. If you file suit after the statute of limitations has passed, you are permanently barred from recovering compensation for your injuries regardless of how strong your case may be.

TEXAS PERSONAL INJURY DEADLINE: 2 YEARS

The Texas statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of the incident. This means the clock starts running the day you are injured, not the day you find out about it or the day your treatment ends.

EXCEPTIONS TO THE 2-YEAR RULE

There are limited exceptions that can extend the statute of limitations, including:

- Injuries to minors — the clock typically begins when the minor turns 18
- Cases involving fraud or concealment by the defendant
- Claims against government entities, which have shorter deadlines and additional notice requirements
- Medical malpractice cases involving the discovery rule

WHY YOU SHOULD CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY

Even if your injury just occurred, waiting to contact an attorney puts your claim at risk. Evidence disappears, witnesses' memories fade, and surveillance footage gets overwritten. The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

Do not wait. Two years goes faster than you think, and missing the deadline means losing your right to compensation permanently.