In civil cases, a statute of limitations is a set time limit or deadline for filing a lawsuit. 

In Texas, personal injury and property damage lawsuits have a statute of limitations of two years after the date of accident. 

That is why contacting an attorney and filing a claim immediately following an accident is extremely important.

 Attorneys keep track of this statute of limitations for you, and if the need arises, will file a lawsuit on your behalf as soon as possible to avoid the statute of limitations deadline. Any lawsuits filed after the two year mark are typically dismissed by the courts.