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- Louisiana Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury For injuries on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1). Injuries before that date fall under the old one-year deadline. The clock generally starts on the date of injury — or, under the discovery rule, when you knew or should have known of it. Medical malpractice and claims against government bodies run on different clocks.
- Texas Statute of Limitations for Injury Claims Texas generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss that deadline and the claim is ordinarily barred forever. Some claims have their own rules — medical malpractice and products liability also run two years but carry additional repose periods that cut off claims after a fixed number of years regardless of discovery.
- What Is the Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse in Texas? In Texas, a civil sexual abuse lawsuit can be filed up to 30 years after the victim's 18th birthday — until age 48 — under House Bill 3809, effective September 1, 2019. Criminal cases run on separate clocks, and some child sex crimes have no limitations period at all. Older cases may still qualify if the prior deadline had not yet passed when the new law took effect.
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- Laws and Legislation: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Read It People use the words "law" and "legislation" almost interchangeably, but in everyday speech they point to different things. In ordinary speech, "law" is the broad word for any binding rule a government can enforce, and "legislation" is the everyday name for one kind of law, the rules an elected body writes and passes.
- Louisiana Direct Action Statute: When You Can Sue an Insurer Directly The Louisiana Direct Action Reform Bill, Act No. 275, was signed by Governor Jeff Landry and took effect August 1, 2024. It limits when an injured plaintiff may sue a defendant's liability insurer directly. This guide explains how the changes affect personal injury cases, especially after motor vehicle accidents, and outlines the specific situations in which a direct action against an insurer is still allowed.
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- Louisiana Good Samaritan Laws Helping out quickly during emergencies can significantly impact the number of lives saved and the severity of injuries. The Good Samaritan Law was passed by the state of Louisiana because it is crucial to encourage people to assist one another in times of need. Healthcare professionals and individuals who offer emergency care or assistance in […]
- Louisiana Sexual Abuse Statutes of Limitations? There is a time limit for filing your sexual abuse claim in Louisiana. Learn about these limits and how they apply to your case.
- The Texas Good Samaritan Law The requirement is to assist if people see an emergency, such as an automobile accident. It encourages people to provide emergency aid at accident scenes. Find out more about the Texas Good Samaritan law below. This article will cover who is protected under this law, examples of Good Samaritan acts, and how this law affects […]
- What Is Considered Sexual Abuse in Louisiana? Sexual abuse can cause physical, emotional, and even financial harm to victims. Learn more about sexual abuse in Louisiana and how to win damages in your case.
- What Is Considered Sexual Abuse in Texas? Sexual abuse can leave you financially, emotionally, and psychologically harmed. Learn about sexual abuse in Texas and what you can do to protect your legal rights.
- Why is Louisiana Law Different from Other States? 49 States Use Common Law, Louisiana Does Not Louisiana’s unique, rich history permeates many aspects of life in the Pelican State. Beyond language, food, and tradition, Louisiana’s history also strongly influences the law. In fact, unlike every other state in the U.S., Louisiana does not use the British common law tradition. Instead, Louisiana civil law […]
- Your Guide to Louisiana’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Here’s What You Need to Know About Filing Deadlines for Louisiana Personal Injury Claims Louisiana law limits the time you have to file a claim after suffering a personal injury. The time limit, or statute of limitations, for personal injury claims in Louisiana is two years for injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024. That’s two years from the date of an injury-causing event, with […]