When a plaintiff is dealing with an immobilizing condition, a majority of their time may be spent in hospital visits, rehabilitation sessions, and other medical treatments. This could impact injured individual’s ability to file their claim before the statute of limitations expires.
Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3492, a plaintiff generally has only one year from the day they were injured to bring a suit for their damages. If a potential claimant misses this deadline, the court may dismiss their case. By contacting and working with a St. Mary Parish paralysis injury attorney, a plaintiff may be able to meet these legal deadlines more easily.