The statute of limitations is a procedural rule that requires lawsuits to be filed within a specified time period.
Under the statute of limitations you have two years to file an insurance claim after an accident in Texas. However, you should not wait to file your claim. The sooner you file your insurance claim the faster you can get relief following the accident.
There are some exceptions to this rule, but only an experienced car accident lawyer can tell you whether these exceptions apply to your case. Because the Texas statute of limitations will disqualify you from filing a lawsuit if you miss the deadline, it’s important that you talk to an accident lawyer right away after a car accident. The Texas statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is found at Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003.