If you only know one thing about filing a personal injury claim, you should know about the statute of limitations. A statute of limitations restricts the time an injured party has to file a legal claim for their injuries. The statute of limitations can vary by state. In many states, the statute of limitations is only two years from the accident date. Considering this, it's in your best interest to contact an experienced construction accident attorney as soon as you can after sustaining your injury. It can take some time to gather evidence in your case and to take the steps needed to file a lawsuit. The more time your attorney has to work on your case, the more successful it can be. If you do not file your construction accident injury claim within the allotted time frame, the court will almost certainly dismiss your claim at the request of the defendant or their legal counsel.