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If you've been in a car accident in Texas, you have exactly two years to file a personal injury claim.

That clock started the moment the crash happened. Not when you hired a lawyer, not when you finished treatment. Right now.

This is called the statute of limitations, and it's one of the most important things you need to understand after an accident. Miss the deadline, and you lose your right to compensation. Permanently. No exceptions.

But here's what most people don't know: there are situations where that two-year window can be shorter.

When the clock moves faster:

• Claims against government entities (cities, counties, state agencies) often have a 6-month notice requirement
• Cases involving minors have different rules
• Hit-and-run accidents with uninsured motorist claims have their own timeline

This is exactly why "I'll call a lawyer when I feel better" is one of the most expensive decisions accident victims make.

You don't have to have all the answers right now. You just have to make one phone call, before the deadline makes the decision for you.