how long does a lawer have to settle a personal injury case
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how long does a lawer have to settle a personal injury case
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Asked on July 3, 2009 under Accident Law, Texas
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
A lot depends on the specific facts of the case. If you could submit more details concerning your case that would be helpful; particularly dates (even if just general) as to when things happened.
In general, in Texas there is a 2 year statute of limitations on these type actions; it starts running from the date of the accident.
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The statute of limitations on personal injury cases in Texas is 2 years from the date of the accident. Technically, that's how long you have to either settle your case or file a lawsuit. If your lawyer is dragging his or her feet on getting the matter settled, though, you should ask what is going on and why.
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