Can You File a Claim for Delayed Injuries After a Texas Car Accident? How to Prove Your Case

Call Toll-Free: 1-800-862-1260

The statute of limitations for a Texas car accident claim is two years. However, some car accident-related injuries don’t show up immediately. You might find a collision you originally wrote off as a minor fender-bender leading to expensive medical bills and physical pain. Is it too late to hire a lawyer and pursue a personal injury claim?

In short: It’s not too late. Even after the statute of limitations for a personal injury action has passed, there are some circumstances in which you can win damages for hidden injuries after a car accident. For your case to succeed, you’ll want an attorney with extensive knowledge of the nuances of Texas personal injury law. Contact the Texas car accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw online today, or call toll-free at 1-800-862-1260. Our English- and Spanish-speaking staff are available any time, day or night, to help you schedule your FREE consultation.

Texas’s personal injury statute includes something called a discovery rule. The discovery rule states that the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim begins when the plaintiff becomes aware of the cause of their injuries. In your case, that might be the date that you first experienced symptoms or first spoke to a doctor about them. As long as it has been less than two years since you found out that your symptoms were connected to a collision, you can file a delayed injury claim in Texas.

Car accidents can cause several health issues, some of which may not become noticeable until weeks or months after the collision. Some delayed symptoms after a car accident include:

Whiplash symptoms can take as long as six months to manifest after the initial injury. Those symptoms include neck pain, difficulty moving your neck, and chronic headaches. If you find yourself experiencing these symptoms weeks or months after a collision, contact a lawyer specializing in delayed car accident claims.

Vehicle accidents are the cause of half of all TBIs nationwide, and victims may not discover the connection between their collision and the symptoms until years later. TBIs can cause long-term disabilities, behavioral changes, and even seizures. If you were in a car accident and have since experienced TBI symptoms, contact us online for a free consultation with one of our experienced Texas personal injury attorneys.

Car accidents are traumatic experiences, both physically and mentally. Even if you don’t suffer any serious physical injuries, you could find yourself dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder after a collision. As many as 40% of people who have received medical treatment after a car accident also suffered from PTSD, sometimes lasting as long as a year. If you’ve found yourself struggling with your mental health after a car accident, schedule a meeting with a personal injury attorney at your earliest convenience.

To receive damages for delayed injuries after a Texas car accident, you will need to convincingly argue that your symptoms are the direct result of the collision. Your lawyer will help you collect and review accident reports and medical records. A note from your doctor can serve as strong evidence of the specific date that you became aware of the connection between your accident and your injuries.

It’s important to receive medical care as soon as you become aware of your symptoms. Not only will early intervention help prevent them from worsening, but it will also show that, even though your injuries were delayed, you did not ignore them.

Our legal team offers expert counsel to anyone who needs it, and at no financial risk: you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our law firm’s client reviews speak to our knowledge, experience, and record of success. Don’t hesitate: hire a lawyer who will fight for the financial compensation that you deserve. Call 1-800-862-1260 now for a free case review!

For more information:

• Anxiety, Acute- and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Following Involvement in Traffic Crashes
• Brain Injury Facts
• Whiplash - Symptoms & Causes
• The Late Whiplash Syndrome
• Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services of Nevada, Inc., v. Triex Texas Holdings, LLC, and Bryan Weiner
• Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 16