What “Statute Of Limitations” Means
The statute of limitations is the legal deadline to file suit — in Texas, generally two years from the date of injury for personal injury and wrongful death claims. Miss it, and the claim dies regardless of merit. Limited exceptions exist (minors’ claims toll; the narrow discovery rule), but none forgive casual delay.
Why It Matters in Your Texas Case
The two-year statute is the last wall, not the schedule. Shorter clocks hide inside cases: governmental notice requirements as brief as 45 days, contractual notice provisions, and the practical deadlines of evidence — video overwritten in days, vehicles salvaged, witnesses scattered. McKay Law’s rule for clients is simple: the statute tells you when a claim dies; the first two weeks decide how strong it lives. Call early; deciding can wait, preserving can’t.
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