The short answer
Call a personal injury attorney promptly. In Louisiana, you generally have one year from the accident date to file a claim — this is the prescriptive period. The exact window can depend on the specific facts of your accident, so don't wait.
Put the date at the center of the conversation
Be ready to tell the attorney when and where the accident happened and to identify the information already in your possession. Those facts give the consultation a clear starting point.
Louisiana's one-year deadline — call before the window narrows
Louisiana law generally gives injury victims one year from the accident to file a personal injury claim. Exactly when that clock starts — and whether any exception applies — depends on your specific facts. Call Todd to discuss the accident date and circumstances.
Former Assistant District Attorney. Former Public Defender. Retired Military Captain.
What to expect from the first conversation
Use the consultation to describe the situation, identify the practice area involved, and ask which legal and timing questions may matter. Todd can be reached at 318-222-4444 or 1-855-LAW-TODD.
Start with the facts
Explain what happened in your own words, including when and where it happened.
Bring what you know
Identify the information already in your possession so the conversation begins with the facts.
Map the next question
Use the consultation to ask which next steps and timing considerations may apply to your situation.