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Texas and Oklahoma Car Accidents Are Governed By State Law

If you were injured in a car accident in Wichita Falls, or elsewhere in Texas or Oklahoma, and you are planning on pursuing a claim to be compensated for injuries, it is critical that you understand the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit. The statute of limitations is your deadline under the law to file your lawsuit, and it is one of the most important laws to follow because otherwise, you are barred from filing your claim.

Statute of Limitations in Texas and Oklahoma

The penalty for not complying with the statute of limitations is tough, as your lawsuit would likely be dismissed. Like many other laws, the statute of limitations is specific to each state. In this case, Texas and Oklahoma is the same and the statute of limitations for both Texas and Oklahoma are 2 years from the date of the accident.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until the Deadline to Pursue Your Claim

Although you have such a lengthy amount of time before your ability to pursue your claim expires, you should not wait that long. Successfully pursuing a car accident claim begins as soon as the car accident happens by getting the police to investigate and document the crash (specifically by creating an accident report), taking photos and videos, collecting witness information and statements, seeking immediate medical attention for your injuries, and seeking the help of an experienced accident and injury attorney.

If you do not begin right away, the evidence to back your case could become stale. But when you take all these first steps and you contact an experience attorney right away, you can seriously strengthen your case. By being involved from the very start, it allows the attorney to conduct a much more thorough investigation of your accident and collect the necessary evidence needed to maximize your claim before it is either lost or destroyed.

Our Wichita Falls personal injury firm represents victims who have been injured in accidents or whose loved ones have been killed in accidents in Wichita Falls, and throughout Texas and Oklahoma. To gather more information about personal injury claims in Texas and Oklahoma, download our free book, The Traveler’s Guide to the Universe of Personal Injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Wichita Falls, or elsewhere in Texas or Oklahoma, call our firm today or fill out our contact form for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. We’ll give you a free evaluation of your case and even if you don’t hire us, we can offer you some guidance for how to move forward.