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Texas Statutes of Limitations
Statutes of limitations are sets of laws that dictate the amount of time people who suffer injury or loss have to take legal action.
Some of the statute of limitations for the state of Texas are listed below:
- Personal Injury: 2 years from date of injury.
- Wrongful Death:2 years from date of death.
- Product Liability:2 years from date of injury.
- Medical Malpractice:2 years from date of malpractice.
Texas State Seat Belt Laws: Primary. A seatbelt is required for passengers 4 and younger and 36 inches or more, for those 5-16 in all seats, and for those over 17 for front seats. Please call or email us for a free consultation with an auto accident lawyer near you.
Texas State Helmet Laws: In Texas, all individuals under the age of 21 riding or operating a motorcycle must wear a helmet at all times. Individuals over the age of 21 are not required to wear a helmet with proof of successful completion of a rider training course or $10,000 in medical insurance covering injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident. Please call or email us for a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer near you.
Texas State Lemon Laws:
Texas State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Law protect consumers from being stuck with Lemon Cars, Lemon Trucks, and Lemon SUV's .
Repair Attempts: For serious safety hazards, 2 repair attempts. Otherwise, 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Coverage Period: 1 year or the period described in the express warranty.
Texas State Dog Bite Laws:
While Texas does not have a specific dog bite statute, dog owners may still be liable for injuries caused by his or her dog under general common law negligence principles. Generally, an owner will not be found to be liable for damages caused by a dog, unless it is demonstrated that the dog is vicious and the owner knew or should have known of the vicious nature of the dog. If the owner did indeed have knowledge of the dog's vicious nature, the owner may be subject to strict liability for any injuries caused by the dog. If there was no knowledge, the owner may be liable depending on whether or not the owner was negligent in handling the dog. In other words, did the owner exercise reasonable care in exercising control over the dog?
The owner of a dog declared to be dangerous must meet certain legal requirements. The owner must register the dangerous dog with the local animal control authority and maintain a liability insurance policy to cover personal injuries caused by the dog. Special care must also be taken by the owner in how the dog is confined. When the dog is on the owner's property, the dog must be properly confined indoors or in a secure enclosure outdoors. When the dog is not confined, the owner must properly restrain the dog with a leash or in the immediate control of a person.
Texas State Auto Insurance Laws:
Texas State Auto Insurance Information
Types of Coverage Required: Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Minimum Coverage:25/50/25 as of April 1, 2008
No Fault State? No
If you wish to know how the statute of limitations applies to a specific situation, you should verify the statutory time period and its relevance to your situation with a qualified Texas personal injury lawyer.
