Put the accident date in the conversation.
In Louisiana, most personal injury claims must be filed within one year of the accident date — a rule called the prescriptive period. Individual facts, the type of defendant, and other circumstances can affect when that clock starts or stops. A prompt conversation with Todd can help you understand what applies to your situation.
The one-year prescriptive period is a real, hard deadline under Louisiana law — for accidents in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or anywhere else in the state. Bring your accident date, facts, and any insurance correspondence to a consultation so Todd can address your specific situation.
A conversation built around what happened
When you contact the office, be ready to explain when and where the accident happened and identify the information already in your possession. Todd can then discuss which questions deserve attention.
Automobile Accidents
Louisiana timing makes a prompt conversation important.
02Big Truck & Commercial Vehicles
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03Work-Related Injuries
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04Why Todd
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Louisiana's prescriptive period — act promptly
General information cannot replace advice about your own facts. Call Todd's Shreveport office to request a consultation.
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.
The date belongs at the top of the file
Louisiana law gives most injury victims one year from the accident date to file a claim. That window is real, and it starts the day of your accident. Bring the specific date, circumstances, and any insurance documents to a consultation with Todd.
What to discuss after a collision
Explain what happened, when and where it happened, and what information you already have. If an insurance company is involved, ask how the experience and resources on the other side should shape the questions you bring to counsel. The right legal knowledge can help even the playing field.
What this page cannot decide
- It cannot calculate a current deadline for an individual accident.
- It cannot determine fault or the value of a claim from a short description.
- It cannot replace a conversation about the date and circumstances.
- It is not the place to send private medical details.
From Shreveport and Bossier City to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Alexandria — if your accident happened in Louisiana, call 318-222-4444.