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What You Should Know About Statute of Limitations in Louisiana

A statute of limitations is simply a law that places a time limit on pursuing remedy for some sort of wrongful conduct. Unless there is some legal exception, an injured person loses the right to a lawsuit after the statutory period.

There are, in reality, a number of statutes that apply to proceedings in civil actions. As a potential plaintiff, individuals should consult an attorney to avoid losing their rights under such a statute.

Since it is sometimes possible to bring more than one claim in a particular case, different time limitations may apply to a particular type of claim. There are also possible exceptions to statutes in any given situation. Here are some examples of limitations in Louisiana:

Professional Malpractice – one year.
Personal Injury – one year.
Libel/Slander/Defamation – one year.
Personal Property Injury – one year.
Contracts – ten years.

A Statute of Repose is a little different in that you cannot file a claim after the statutory period has expired even if an injury occurred after that time.

A Statute of Limitation usually begins running from the time of the injury.
Sometimes an injury is not “discovered” until after the statute of limitations has run out on the injury itself. In that case, the “discovery rule” allows a suit to be filed within certain time periods. Once again, it is important to find legal assistance to determine rights in such a case.

Cases can also be “tolled” which means that something stopped the statute from running out. Consult an attorney to determine if this situation applies to you.

The Young Firm in New Orleans understands the serious nature of automobile and truck accidents and the injuries that can result. Our firm will investigate the causes of any accident and pursue appropriate legal action.

Call a Louisiana car and truck accident attorney today at (866) 660-7220 for a free and confidential consultation if you have been involved in a car accident or an accident with a truck.