If you sustained injuries in a truck accident and want to recover damages, you will need to sue the negligent trucker within the time allotted by the applicable statute of limitations. This is the deadline that the state has enacted for filing personal injury lawsuits. The statute of limitations for Houston truck accident cases is two years from the date of the accident, but there are exceptions and special circumstances that can change that deadline.
If you have questions about the statute of limitations that might apply to your case, the personal injury attorneys at Mostyn Law are your best resource for clear answers. Our skilled attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for claimants injured in truck accidents. We draw on our knowledge and decades of experience to pursue the compensation you need to recover from losses caused by truck crashes.
If you sustained injuries in a semi-truck collision in or around Houston, the filing deadline requires you to start your damages lawsuit no later than two years after the accident date. If you fail to file your lawsuit before that date, you will lose your right to reimbursement for your medical costs, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
This two-year deadline can change based on the age of the injured person and the identity and actions of the negligent driver who caused the crash. The law does not allow people under the age of 18 to file a lawsuit. If the injured party was under the age of 18 on the date of the crash, the law suspends the statute of limitations until the individual’s 18th birthday.
If the driver who caused the crash is an employee of a city, state, or some other public governmental entity, you need to send a notice of a pending claim to that entity very soon after the accident. For example, you will need to notify the city within 90 days if your lawsuit names a city governmental body. Occasionally, a negligent trucker will flee the state to avoid a lawsuit. You might be able to suspend the statute of limitations if you can demonstrate that the person you are trying to sue intentionally thwarted your efforts.
You may not notice symptoms of certain injuries, such as concussions or internal organ damage, until long after an accident. Mostyn Law advises visiting an emergency room or urgent care clinic after a crash to identify these types of injuries. If you discover the damage caused by your Houston commercial vehicle crash a long time after it happened, you might have a valid case, as the time limit for filing a claim did not begin to run until you discovered the injury. No matter how long after the accident, our trusted lawyers will fight to secure your right to recover the damages you deserve.
The statute of limitations for Houston truck accident cases can be confusing. Our dedicated attorneys at Mostyn Law will give you the straightforward answers you deserve. We can explain the applicable statute of limitations deadline in your case during a no-fee, no-obligation consultation. Call us today to schedule your case review.
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