Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003. Texas uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar, preventing recovery if the plaintiff is 51% or more at fault.
2 years from accident date
Exposure in Texas
Source: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Source: State Bar of Texas / Insurance Data
Source: NHTSA FARS Database / TxDOT
Clinics & Specialists in Texas
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center
Your Legal Team
Jessica Rodriguez
Partner
Houston, TX
Jessica Rodriguez is one of Houston's most respected car accident attorneys, with particular expertise in complex multi-vehicle accidents and commercial trucking cases along the I-10 and I-45 corridors. Over her 16-year career, she has handled over 2,000 auto accident claims and taken more than 40 cases to jury verdict. Jessica is especially effective at countering insurance company tactics — her background includes two years working as a defense attorney for a major insurance carrier, giving her insider knowledge of how insurance companies evaluate and undervalue claims.
Education
- J.D., University of Houston Law Center (2010)
- B.S., Pre-Law, Texas A&M University (2007)