While a spinal cord injury can potentially cause severe physical harm, a claim for these damages still falls under Louisiana’s general personal injury statute of limitations. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3492, a plaintiff generally can bring a lawsuit for up to one year following the day of their accident.
A court may dismiss any lawsuit brought after the statutory period expires, and as a result, a plaintiff may lose their opportunity to recover damages. Because one year is a relatively short amount of time, the sooner a plaintiff brings their spinal cord injury claim to a St. Mary Parish lawyer, the easier it may be for a legal professional to build a case and meet this deadline.