HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM?

Submitted by mike usry on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 10:31

Personal injury claims are governed by “Statutes of Limitation,” (we call it “Prescription” in Louisiana,) which require that the suit be filed within a certain amount of time after the injury. If you fail to file your claim before that time expires, you will be forever prevented from suing for your damages. The Prescription period in Louisiana is very short – just one year from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim.