Is there a statue of limitations on a personal injury case?
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Is there a statue of limitations on a personal injury case?
Asked on January 6, 2013 under Personal Injury, Texas
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under Texas law there is a two (2) year statute of limitations to file a lawsuit running from the date that the injury (mishap or accident) occurred. I suggest that any lawsuit be filed well within the two (2) year period so as to avoid any last minute problems with the filing of the legal action.
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