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Statute of Limitations
Louisiana has a 1-year prescriptive period for personal injury claims (La. Civ. Code Art. 3492) — the shortest in the nation. Discovery rule applies but the window is extremely tight. FTCA claims still have a 2-year administrative filing deadline.
1 year from discovery — FILE IMMEDIATELY
Louisiana Data
Exposure in Louisiana
Source: La. Civ. Code Art. 3492
Source: ACLU-LA
Source: ICE ERO data
Medical Resources