Like most states, Texas places a time limit on filing personal injury cases. This serves to preserve the quality of evidence as well as to protect defendants from suffering the ongoing threat of a lawsuit. Injury victims in Texas have 2 years from the date of the incident that caused their injury in which to file a lawsuit for compensation. In very few circumstances, the courts could extend this limit. For instance:
If a victim is a minor when an injury occurs, they have 2 years from their 18th birthday to file a claim
If an injury goes undiscovered you have 2 years from the date of discovery, for instance, if an accident left you with a back injury that doesn’t present symptoms until months later, or if a surgical tool is left in a body cavity and remains undiscovered until it causes an infection or other medical problem
It’s best to file a personal injury claim as soon as possible to ensure all deadlines are met. Once you have the information you need to understand the full scope of your damages, contact an attorney to help you file your claim in a timely manner.