Statute of Limitations
Louisiana: 1 year from injury for civil lawsuits (Louisiana's 'prescriptive period'); workers' comp employer notice within 30 days; formal claim within 3 years
1 year (civil lawsuit — Louisiana's prescriptive period); report to workers' comp within 30 days
Where to File in Louisiana
Louisiana has a 1-year prescriptive period (equivalent of statute of limitations) for personal injury claims — one of the shortest in the country. Louisiana is a civil law state (based on the Napoleonic Code rather than English common law), which creates unique procedural and substantive distinctions. Louisiana applies pure comparative fault. Federal OSHA governs Louisiana construction. Louisiana's petrochemical industry creates a significant offshore and industrial construction accident market. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Gulf Coast construction corridor are the primary markets. Jones Act and maritime law may apply to offshore and waterfront construction accidents.
Exposure in Louisiana
Source: Louisiana Civil Code Art. 3492
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Louisiana