Recovering from a serious car accident in Houston can take months or even years, but Texas law gives you much less time to take legal action. The state has a two-year statute of limitations for car accident claims, starting from the date of the crash.
That means you have only two years to find an attorney, gather evidence, and formally file your lawsuit. If you miss that deadline, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case, and you’ll lose the right to seek compensation forever.
While two years might sound generous, building a strong car accident claim takes time. Your attorney needs to investigate the crash, collect police reports, secure surveillance footage, interview witnesses, and consult medical experts. Waiting too long allows critical evidence to disappear and memories to fade, which can seriously weaken your case. The sooner you speak to an attorney, the more time they have to properly prepare your case.
In certain rare situations, such as when an injury isn’t discovered right away or the victim is a minor, exceptions to the deadline may apply, but you should never count on those exceptions without speaking to a lawyer first.
At Steven M. Lee, PC, we make sure you never risk missing the deadline. Our team gets to work immediately, building the strongest case possible and handling all the paperwork so everything is filed correctly and on time. Time is not on your side after a crash. Contact us today to protect your rights while you still can.