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Statue of Limitations FAQs

What is A Statue of Limitations?

A statute of limitations is a law that is applied by the courts that involves the timing of a claim. You have a certain period of time to bring forth a lawsuit after an accident or injury gives rise to what is known as the cause of action. To numerous of individuals, statues of limitations appear out of line or cruel. Typically, these rules are connected entirely by Texas courts. A statute of limitations can prevent your lawsuit or claim from being heard even if it is exceptionally strong or compelling. You only have a limited amount of time after a car accident to bring a lawsuit against the individuals or parties responsible for your injuries. Usually this is the one of many reasons why it is so imperative to contact a trustworthy car accident lawyer. Contact Attorney Tom as quickly as possible after you have been in an automobile accident.

What is the Statute of Limitations in Texas for a Car Accident Case?

The civil statute of limitations laws in Texas are anywhere between one to five years depending on the type of case you have. The following statues of limitations apply to most car accident lawsuits in Texas.

  • Personal Injury: Claims for personal Injury must be brought within two years of the date of the accident.
  • Property Damage: Claims for property Damage must be brought within two years of the date of the accident.
  • Wrongful Death: Claims for Wrongful Death must be brought within two years of the date of the death of the injured person.

Attorney Tom can answer any questions and help you understand the Statue of Limitations in Texas. To discuss your accident in question call us today at anytime at (713) 244-6363.

Why Do We Have Statutes of Limitations?

Statute of limitations have been utilized by courts for hundreds of years. One of the main reasons we have the Statue of Limitations rules is to secure and protect defendants. The rules of statue of limitations encourage Plaintiff’s to seek after their claim with reasonable diligence. Statue of limitations also ensure that important evidence does not get lost over time, also that witnesses who affirm in court will be able to draw on recent, dependable memories. As an example a jury would have difficult time trusting a witness called to affirm about a car accident that happened 15 years ago. Their recollections of the accident may be fuzzy or indeed nonsexist if they do not remember.

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