{"id":18800,"date":"2026-09-18T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danielstark.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=18800"},"modified":"2026-09-18T05:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T12:23:07","slug":"statute-of-limitations-in-texas-and-when-to-file","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.danielstark.com\/es\/blog\/statute-of-limitations-in-texas-and-when-to-file\/","title":{"rendered":"Plazo de prescripci\u00f3n en Texas: \u00bfCu\u00e1ndo presentar una reclamaci\u00f3n por accidente de tr\u00e1fico?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autor: Shelby Benavidez&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abogado colaborador: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danielstark.com\/es\/teams\/bradley-russell\/\">Brad Russell, abogado<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Tabla de contenido<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-tl-dr-what-to-know-about-the-texas-statute-of-limitations-amp-how-to-file-a-car-accident-claim-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">TL;DR: What to Know About the Texas Statute of Limitations &amp; How to File a Car Accident Claim\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-statute-of-limitations-nbsp-texas-for-car-accident-claims-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Statute of Limitations\u00a0Texas for Car Accident Claims\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-special-considerations-for-the-nbsp-statute-of-limitations-nbsp-texas-nbsp-in-car-accident-claims-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Special Considerations for the\u00a0Statute of Limitations\u00a0Texas\u00a0in Car Accident Claims\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-you-shouldn-t-wait-until-the-nbsp-statute-of-limitations-nbsp-texas-nbsp-is-almost-up-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Wait Until the\u00a0Statute of Limitations\u00a0Texas\u00a0Is Almost Up\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-file-a-car-accident-claim-in-texas-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">How to File a Car Accident Claim in Texas\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-hiring-a-car-accident-claim-lawyer-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Hiring a Car Accident Claim Lawyer\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-don-t-nbsp-wait-to-file-a-car-accident-claim-in-texas-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Don\u2019t\u00a0Wait to File a Car Accident Claim in Texas\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-texas-car-accident-claim-faqs-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Texas Car Accident Claim FAQs\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-tl-dr-what-to-know-about-the-texas-statute-of-limitations-amp-how-to-file-a-car-accident-claim-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TL;DR: What to Know About the Texas Statute of Limitations &amp; How to File a Car Accident Claim&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0statute of\u00a0limitations\u00a0in\u00a0Texas\u00a0generally gives\u00a0you two years to file a lawsuit after a car accident that caused an injury.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u00a0shouldn&#8217;t\u00a0wait until the deadline is approaching to file a lawsuit. Evidence can disappear, and memories can fade long before your time runs out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not all cases follow the standard statute of limitations, like when a government vehicle or government agency is involved.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To start a car accident claim, gather what you can from the crash, report it to the\u00a0appropriate insurance\u00a0companies, document your injuries, and keep records related to your losses.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A car accident claim lawyer can investigate the crash, preserve evidence, deal with the insurance company, track deadlines, and help\u00a0determine\u00a0what your claim may be worth.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a car accident, you may hear that you have two years to take legal action in Texas and think,&nbsp;<em>Okay, I have plenty of time<\/em>. But&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a big difference&nbsp;between how long the law gives you to file a lawsuit and how long you should wait to start protecting your claim.&nbsp;Let\u2019s&nbsp;dive deeper into the Texas statute of limitations, what circumstances could change that timeline, and what you can do now to protect your claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-statute-of-limitations-nbsp-texas-for-car-accident-claims-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Statute of Limitations&nbsp;Texas for Car Accident Claims&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statute of limitations in Texas sets a deadline for taking certain legal claims to court. For most personal injury claims, including injuries caused by car accidents,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/texaslawhelp.org\/article\/statutes-of-limitations-in-civil-lawsuits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas law&nbsp;generally gives&nbsp;you two years from the date the claim<\/a>&nbsp;arises to file a lawsuit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a car accident, the clock usually starts ticking around the time of the crash. If you do not file a lawsuit within 2 years of the accident, you could lose your ability to recover compensation altogether, even if your injuries worsen.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-how-long-after-car-accident-can-you-file-a-claim-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long After Car Accident Can You File a Claim?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were injured in a Texas car accident, you&nbsp;generally have&nbsp;two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, filing an insurance claim is not the same thing as filing a lawsuit. Your insurance policy will typically require you to alert them of the accident within 24 to&nbsp;48 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And filing an insurance claim&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;stop the statute of limitations from running. For example, you could spend months going back and forth with an insurance adjuster while the legal deadline continues getting closer. If negotiations&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;lead to a fair resolution,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;need to file a lawsuit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how long after a car accident can you file a claim? The better question may be: How soon can I start protecting my claim? In most cases, the answer is right away.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-special-considerations-for-the-nbsp-statute-of-limitations-nbsp-texas-nbsp-in-car-accident-claims-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special Considerations for the&nbsp;Statute of Limitations&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;in Car Accident Claims&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-a-government-vehicle-was-involved-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Government Vehicle Was Involved&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the at-fault driver was\u00a0operating\u00a0a city bus, police vehicle, public school district vehicle, or another government-owned vehicle, claims against government entities can have much shorter notice requirements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You typically&nbsp;have to&nbsp;give the government&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/what-the-car-accident-statute-limitations-texas.html?version=variant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">written notice of your claim within six months<\/a>, and some cities may require notice even sooner. Like the standard statute of limitations, missing one of these deadlines could affect your ability to bring a lawsuit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-a-child-was-injured-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Child Was Injured&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a minor is the injured party, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justia.com\/injury\/child-injury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statute of limitations is typically on hold until the child\u2019s 18th birthday<\/a>. However, that&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;mean parents should wait to pursue a child&#8217;s injury claim.&nbsp;You\u2019ll&nbsp;want to preserve as much evidence as possible, as quickly as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-someone-died-nbsp-from-nbsp-their-injuries-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Someone Died&nbsp;From&nbsp;Their Injuries&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone dies because of injuries from a car accident, the deadline works a little differently. In Texas, families&nbsp;generally have&nbsp;two years from the date their loved one died to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Because the timeline can depend on the circumstances,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a good idea&nbsp;to talk with an attorney about how much time you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-you-shouldn-t-wait-until-the-nbsp-statute-of-limitations-nbsp-texas-nbsp-is-almost-up-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Wait Until the&nbsp;Statute of Limitations&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;Is Almost Up&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two years may sound like plenty of time, but evidence&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;stick around forever. Security footage can be&nbsp;deleted&nbsp;within days or&nbsp;weeks,&nbsp;cars get repaired or sold, and witnesses may not remember the crash as clearly months later. Even the details you thought&nbsp;you\u2019d&nbsp;never forget can start to get fuzzy over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The insurance company also gets to start investigating the accident right away. You should have the same opportunity. The sooner you get started, the better chance you have of finding evidence before it disappears. Starting early also means you can document how your injuries affect you as it happens, helping paint a fuller picture of what the accident has taken from you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s&nbsp;important to remember that filing a lawsuit&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;guarantee that your case will go to trial. Most&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/blog\/personal-injury-law-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car accident claims settle before ever seeing a courtroom<\/a>, even after a lawsuit is filed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-file-a-car-accident-claim-in-texas-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to File a Car Accident Claim in Texas&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-step-1-report-the-accident-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Report the Accident&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call 911 to report the accident, even if you&nbsp;aren&#8217;t&nbsp;sure whether the police will come to the scene. Depending on the circumstances, an officer may not respond, especially if&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/transportation-code\/transp-sect-550-062\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">no one appears to be seriously&nbsp;injured<\/a>&nbsp;and the vehicles can still be driven.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What matters is that you reported the crash. If an officer does respond, they may investigate what happened and create a crash report. That report can be helpful later because it may include details about the drivers, vehicles, witnesses, and what happened at the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-step-2-gather-evidence-nbsp-from-nbsp-the-scene-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Gather Evidence&nbsp;From&nbsp;the Scene&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;physically able and can safely do so, gather as much information as you can before leaving the scene. Some evidence may be much harder to find once the cars are&nbsp;moved&nbsp;and everyone goes home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take photos and videos of the vehicles, damage, road, traffic signs or signals, debris, skid marks, and anything else that may help show what happened. You should also try to collect:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The other driver&#8217;s name, contact information, driver&#8217;s license, and insurance information\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Names and contact information for anyone who saw the crash\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photos of any visible injuries\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The responding officer&#8217;s name and report number, if available\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any dashcam footage or information about nearby cameras that may have recorded the crash\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;have to document everything perfectly. If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;hurt or unable to gather information, focus on getting the medical care you need. There may still be ways to find evidence after you leave the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-step-3-get-medical-care-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Get Medical Care<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some injuries hurt&nbsp;immediately. Others&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/23040-endorphins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">become more noticeable hours or days later.<\/a>&nbsp;Getting checked after a crash can help&nbsp;identify&nbsp;injuries and&nbsp;creates&nbsp;medical records showing what treatment you received.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue following your doctor&#8217;s treatment plan and keep track of appointments, prescriptions, procedures, therapy, and changes in your symptoms.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-step-4-notify-the-insurance-company-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Notify the Insurance Company&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Report the accident to the&nbsp;appropriate insurance&nbsp;company. Be careful about how much information you provide before you understand the extent of your injuries and your rights. You&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;have to provide a recorded statement before talking to an attorney, and you never have to guess about how the accident happened, how badly&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;hurt, or when&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;be fully recovered. If you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;know, simply say, \u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-step-5-keep-records-of-what-the-accident-is-costing-you-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Keep Records of What the Accident Is Costing You&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hold on to medical bills, receipts, pay stubs, repair estimates, and anything you receive from the insurance company. You may also want to keep notes about how your injuries are affecting your daily life. Are you missing work? Can you still pick up your child? Exercise? Sleep through the night? Drive without pain? These details can show how the crash has affected your everyday life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-step-6-understand-the-insurance-coverage-available-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Understand the Insurance Coverage Available&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other driver&#8217;s liability insurance may not be the only coverage involved. Depending on the accident and the policies involved, there could also be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/tips\/uninsured-motorist-coverage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage<\/a>, Personal Injury Protection (PIP),&nbsp;MedPay, commercial insurance, or other sources of coverage. Finding the available policies can be an important part of understanding your options.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-step-7-keep-track-of-your-legal-deadline-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Keep Track of Your Legal Deadline&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t&nbsp;rely on the insurance company to remind you when the Texas statute of limitations is getting close. Write down the date of the crash and have an attorney&nbsp;determine&nbsp;which deadlines may apply to your case.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-hiring-a-car-accident-claim-lawyer-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring a Car Accident Claim Lawyer&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can open an insurance claim on your own. But once injuries, disputed fault, multiple insurance policies, or significant losses become involved, the process can get much more complicated. A car accident claim lawyer can look beyond the paperwork the insurance company puts in front of you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your attorney can investigate what happened, look for evidence you may not know exists, identify the people or companies that may be responsible, find available insurance coverage, document your losses, negotiate with the insurance company, and file a lawsuit when necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An attorney can also track the statute of limitations and other deadlines that may apply to your case. Most importantly, you&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;have to make major decisions about your claim based only on what the insurance company tells you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-don-t-nbsp-wait-to-file-a-car-accident-claim-in-texas-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t&nbsp;Wait to File a Car Accident Claim in Texas&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statute of limitations tells you when time may run out. It&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;tell you when the best evidence will disappear. It&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;tell you how long your injuries will last. And it&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;tell you when an insurance company will start building its side of the story.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s&nbsp;why the most important date after a car accident&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;always the date two years from now. It may be today\u2014the day you decide to find out what your options are and what needs to be protected.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were injured in a Texas car accident,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.danielstark.com\/es\/auto-wreck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn how our accident lawyers can help protect you<\/a>&nbsp;from what happens next.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-texas-car-accident-claim-faqs-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Texas Car Accident Claim FAQs&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-can-you-claim-car-accident-without-police-report-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Claim Car Accident Without Police Report?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A police report can be helpful, but you can still file a car accident claim without one.&nbsp;Additional&nbsp;evidence like photos, videos, witness statements, medical records, vehicle damage, and insurance information can help build your claim even without the police report.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-what-happens-if-i-miss-the-nbsp-statute-of-limitations-nbsp-texas-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens If I Miss the&nbsp;Statute of Limitations&nbsp;Texas?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the statute of limitations expires before you file your lawsuit, you could lose your right to pursue compensation through the courts. There are some exceptions that can change your deadline, so&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;assume&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;out of time without talking to an attorney first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-should-i-wait-until-nbsp-i-m-nbsp-done-nbsp-with-nbsp-medical-treatment-to-file-a-car-accident-claim-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should I Wait Until&nbsp;I&#8217;m&nbsp;Done&nbsp;With&nbsp;Medical Treatment to File a Car Accident Claim?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No!&nbsp;There&#8217;s&nbsp;no way of knowing how long your medical treatment will take, and you&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;want to delay and risk losing evidence. However, settling the claim is different.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll&nbsp;want to understand the full extent of your injuries and future medical needs before agreeing to a final settlement because accepting a settlement usually ends the claim.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-how-soon-should-i-contact-a-car-accident-claim-lawyer-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Soon Should I Contact a Car Accident Claim Lawyer?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lawyer can be (and should be)&nbsp;your&nbsp;second call after 911. Having an attorney on your side before you talk to the insurance company can help prevent you from saying anything that could hurt your claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-how-do-i-file-a-car-accident-claim-in-texas-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I File a Car Accident Claim in Texas?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by documenting the crash, getting medical care, collecting available evidence, notifying the&nbsp;appropriate insurance&nbsp;company, and keeping records of your expenses and injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should also&nbsp;determine&nbsp;which insurance policies may apply and keep track of the legal deadline for your case. 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