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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Louisiana's personal injury SOL (prescriptive period) is 1 year (La. C.C. Art. 3492) — the shortest in the nation. The Nursing Home Residents' Bill of Rights cause of action follows the same 1-year period. Wrongful death claims carry a 1-year period from the date of death (La. C.C. Art. 2315.2). Contact an attorney immediately after discovering abuse in Louisiana.
1 year from date of injury — critical urgency
Exposure in Louisiana
Source: Louisiana Department of Health, 2024
Source: Louisiana Health Care Association, 2024
Source: La. C.C. Art. 3492