Louisiana has a short statute of limitations — only one year. Typically, you will have 365 days from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss the deadline, you will be barred from recovering compensation in court.
The statute of limitations may be longer or shorter depending on the facts of your case. However, you shouldn’t wait to file a lawsuit — and risk missing out on compensation due to a technicality.
A Baton Rouge personal injury attorney can help you understand and comply with the relevant deadlines in your case.