How Long Do You Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit?

You’ve been through the crash. You’re dealing with pain, medical bills, missed work, and nonstop stress. Now you’re wondering: How long do I have before it’s too late to take legal action? The truth is: You don’t have unlimited time. And if you miss your window to file, you could lose your right to compensation—permanently.

At 1-800-Truckwreck, we know the laws in every state where we fight: Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. We know the deadlines. We know the pressure. And we know how to act fast to protect your future. Here's what you need to know right now.

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accident Lawsuits: Know Your Deadline

The statute of limitations sets a strict time limit for filing a lawsuit after a truck wreck.

If you miss the deadline, you lose your right to recover damages—no matter how strong your case is. Here’s the state law as it usually applies to injury claims:

Texas (Dallas and Fort Worth truck wreck cases):

Two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit.

(Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003)

Georgia (Atlanta truck wreck cases):

Two years to file a personal injury claim after a truck wreck.

(Georgia Code § 9-3-33)

Illinois (Chicago truck wreck cases):

Two years to file an injury lawsuit for a truck accident.

(Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/13-202)

Wrongful death claims, government vehicle accidents, and cases involving minors may have different deadlines.

Why You Need to Act Now After a Truck Wreck

• Evidence disappears fast: Truck logs, dash cam footage, black box data, and maintenance records can vanish if not preserved quickly.
• Witnesses forget or move: The longer you wait, the harder it gets to track down critical testimony.
• Insurance companies build their case against you: Trucking companies deploy their own lawyers and crash teams immediately. You need your own truck wreck attorneys moving just as fast.

At 1-800-Truckwreck, we don’t wait for evidence to come to us. We go get it.

How Our CRASH Media Team Protects Your Truck Wreck Case

When you call 1-800-Truckwreck, you're not just hiring a truck wreck lawyer—you're activating our elite CRASH Media Team.

Our CRASH Media Team includes:

• Video recovery specialists who retrieve street cam, dash cam, and surveillance footage before it disappears
• Audio experts who review 911 calls and dispatch tapes for any available evidence

The trucking company has its team on the scene within hours. You should too.

Our CRASH Media Team locks down the proof you need to win—because we know the other side is working just as hard to cover it up.

Contact Our Dallas, Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Chicago Truck Wreck Attorneys Today 

If you’ve been injured in a truck wreck in Dallas, Fort Worth, Atlanta, or Chicago, time is not on your side—but we are.

Contact 1-800-Truckwreck today for a free, no-risk consultation with a top truck wreck lawyer.

We’ll break down your deadlines, protect your rights, and fight for every dollar you deserve.