The state of Texas has more freeways, highways, and waterways than most major countries, but unfortunately these roads are the scene of far too many serious car and truck accidents. From El Paso in the west to Longview in the east, from Brownsville in the south to Amarillo in the north, Texas has one of the highest rates of fatal car accidents in the country.
A Texas car accident lawyer can greatly increase the chances of you receiving compensation if you have been injured in a Texas car or trucking accident.
As the number of cars expands continuously on Texas streets and roadways every year, a greater number of innocent victims are put at risk. Dangerous accidents are becoming more and more costly - both physically and emotionally. If you have been a victim of a car, 18 wheeler, or truck accident, initiating legal action with a Texas law firm can help.
If you or someone close to you has been harmed in any type of accident in Texas, help can be on the way. You should immediately contact a knowledgeable accident attorney who will walk you through each step of the complex legal system to ensure that you get the answers that you rightfully deserve. Legal amends can be one of the few ways to neutralize that mountain of medical expenses and provide the emotional closure that you need.
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Texas is unique among most other states in that it was a sovereign nation for almost 10 years before electing to join the Union in 1845 as the 28th state. It is the largest state in the continuous 48 states, and its 268,820 square miles are home to 22.5 million people, second only to California in population and Alaska in size. Many famous movies such as Slacker, Dazed and Confused, and of course, The Alamo use the diverse scenery of Texas as a backdrop, and several major sports organizations such as the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Mavericks, Houston Astros, Dallas Texans, and Texas Rangers call Texas Home.
Education and health are extremely important in Texas as well. In 2005 the University of Texas Longhorns won the NCAA Championship in football by defeating the USC Trojans in the Rose Bowl. Unfortunately, over anxious partiers took to the roads, and car accident deaths liked to excess alcohol consumption rose dramatically across the state. When people took to the roads to spread the good news, accidents along Interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio, U.S. Highway 290 from Austin to Houston, and Interstate 10 in El Paso became deadlier than the frontlines on any battlefield around the world.
Because Texas comprises so much of the southern border with Mexico a great deal of international trade flows through the state. In fact, Texas is so large that much of the cross-continental trade within the United States uses the elaborate interstate highway system to provide their customers with goods and products. Large trucks such as big rigs, tractor trailers, and semis killed 468 people on Texas roads in 2004, and unfortunately experts expect this number to continue to rise in years to come.
SUVs and light trucks are quite popular, as one would imagine because everything is bigger in Texas. Unfortunately, many people are unaware the dangers these cars present, as light trucks and SUVs are more likely to suffer serious accidents due to roll-overs, front end collisions, and side impacts. Light trucks and SUVs accounted for 1,278 deaths in 2004, in addition to the 1,429 regular passenger cars, and 99 deaths from other cars. Motorcyclists also suffer many fatalities on the streets of Texas, and in 2004 285 people died tragically in motorcycle accidents.
It is clear that the 3,583 people killed on the roads and freeways of Texas would be alive today if not for the negligence or irresponsibility of someone behind the wheel of a car. If you or someone you know was injured or killed in a car accident in Texas, you need to get in contact with a Texas car accident lawyer immediately.
A statute of limitations is a period of time in which you must file a lawsuit, which varies by state and by cause of action. Ordinarily, after this time limit elapses, a person loses the chance to file the claim. Once the delayed claim is barred by the statute of limitations, there is no chance for introducing it again at a later date. Statutes of limitations were established in order to sidestep such issues as indefinite lawsuits and deteriorating evidence.
Statutes of limitations time limit in the state of Texas as stated by Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.001 et. seq.:
PERSONAL INJURY
Texas requires the plaintiff to file the claim within two years of the date that the injury occurred on. This time restraint includes claims for personal injuries caused by concerns such as car accidents and products liability.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Claims against providers of healthcare in Texas must be filed within two years after the injury date.
WRONGFUL DEATH
In practically all cases in Texas, a wrongful death case must be filed within two years of death.
The information contained within this page has been developed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any particular situation. This information does not equate to legal counseling and may change without notice.
If you have been the hapless victim of an accident on Texas city streets or highways or in state waterways, you may deserve to be compensated for your physical and emotional suffering. Do not let varying statute of limitation laws impede or demolish your case before you get the answers that you need. Call our experienced, knowledgeable Texas accident lawyer as soon as possible. Do not let justice get away.
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