Is it too late to file a product liability claim?

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Is it too late to file a product liability claim?

I was burned when a candle malfunctioned and blew hot wax on both my hands and arms burning me severely. It happened 1 year ago.

Asked on April 26, 2019 under Personal Injury, Texas

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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

It is not too late to file your product liability claim because Texas has a two year statute of limitations. This means your lawsuit must be filed prior to the second anniversary of the date of the injury. If the statute of limitations expires, you will lose your rights forever in the matter.


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