When someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or carelessness causes an accident in Forest Hill, Louisiana, they can be held financially responsible for the resulting financial consequences. Were you or a loved one hurt in a car, slip and fall, or other negligence-based accident? We can help. Our Forest Hill personal injury attorney can review your situation and seek to prove the cause of your injuries by building a solid case with evidence, proof of liability and negligence, and more.
Filing Deadlines for Injury Cases in Louisiana
When we review your case, we explain what personal injury damages are and how we can recover them for you. We also explain the state’s statute of limitations that governs your case since we must comply with state laws. Accordingly:
- You generally have only two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana, according to CC Art. 3492. The statutory clock starts running on the date of the accident.
- If a loved one was fatally injured, you generally have the same two-year filing time, according to CC Art. 2315.2. The statutory clock starts on the date of your loved one’s demise.
If the statute of limitations expires, you could unintentionally forfeit your ability to file your lawsuit. Our Forest Hill personal injury lawyer will meet your case’s filing deadline, removing the costly consequences of filing too late. When we handle this matter, it means you have one less thing to worry about as you recover from your injuries.
