Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Louisiana

Statue of Limitations

If you have one year to file a lawsuit, does that year begin from the date of the accident or from the date your physician releases you from his care?


Asked on 8/09/99, 11:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Pola Law Office of Frank Pola, Jr.

Re: Statue of Limitations

The reason for these laws are two fold; your right

to sue, and the other right not to have this hanging over his head

all his life. So it depend on when did you found

out about the damages; unless you are unconcious

it is from the day of the accident.

Hurry and don't loose your rights, good luck!

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Answered on 8/13/99, 7:37 pm


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