Yes! All states have time limits for filing personal injury lawsuits. In Texas, for example, you only have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. Another term for this deadline is the “statute of limitations.” If you miss this statute of limitations, you may not file a future claim to collect the compensation you need. In some cases, you may have even less time to file a lawsuit.
In addition to missing the deadline for filing your lawsuit, valuable evidence can disappear if you do not act fast. Memories of the event and witness accounts might also fade as time passes. As such move quickly after a serious accident. Your attorney will need time to build your case and collect the evidence needed to support your claim.