Im in texas i was in a car wreck. it will be 3 years this christmas eve can i still sue the person at fault and how can i do it.

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   Cynthia RendonPro

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   Answered August 31, 2011 09:37. Unfortunately, your lawsuit would be barred by the statute of limitations. In Texas, you have 2 years from the date of the auto accident in which to timely to file your lawsuit.

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   Michael Lovins

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   Answered August 31, 2011 13:09. The statute of limitations on most personal injury claims in Texas is 2 years, so you probably cannot sue the person. However, you should contact a personal injury attorney who can get more detailed information from you and make a more informed evaluation.

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   Christian LassenPro

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   Answered August 30, 2011 14:24. States have different deadlines to file, known as statutes of limitations. Search Avvo for a personal injury lawyer in your city, and call to find out the statute of limitations in your state and for a free consultation.

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   Paul Y. LeePro

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   Answered August 30, 2011 14:26. I am a California lawyer, l but the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Texas is 2 years from the date of injury. (I don't think your situation triggers the "discovery rule" which sometimes applies in chemical exposure and other cases where there is a delayed manifestation of the injury.) So it appears that your claim is barred by the statute. However, be sure to discuss your situation in more detail with a Texas attorney in order to be certain.

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