Rear-end collisions in New Orleans can happen in the blink of an eye. If someone is following another vehicle too closely, a rear-end collision can result from a sudden or even a normal stop in traffic. Many people think rear-end collisions are just minor fender-benders. While this may be true in some cases, some rear-end collisions result in serious injuries or even fatalities.
We Must File a New Orleans Rear-End Collision Lawsuit by a Certain Deadline
Generally, Louisiana injury cases are on strict timelines when they occur. CC Art. 3492 sets a general two-year statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits. The deadline clock starts the day of the rear-end accident. If you lost someone in a rear-end collision, the surviving family members still have a two-year period to take a wrongful death action, but the timeframe begins from the date of their passing, per CC Art. 2315.2.
If you file a lawsuit after two years, the court may dismiss the case. We urge you to act quickly after your accident so that you do not lose your ability to receive justice and compensation for your damages.
Louisiana could extend the deadline in a few special circumstances. Our rear-end accident lawyer will discuss how the deadline applies to you based on your case.
