LA · State Playbook
What the law in Louisiana says about your case — deadlines, fault rules, and what you can actually recover. Built from primary statutes and AskMatlock research.
Statute of limitations
1 year
One-year prescriptive period — the shortest in the country (La. Civ. Code art. 3492). Recently amended to 2 years for actions arising on/after July 1, 2024 (Act 423, 2024).
Fault rule
Pure comparative negligence
Pure comparative negligence.
Diminished value posture
First-party diminished value proactively mandatedLouisiana recognizes first-party diminished value claims, alongside Georgia and North Carolina.
Pre-July 2024 accidents: 1-year filing deadline — the most aggressive in the country.
Post-July 2024 accidents: 2-year filing deadline (Act 423, 2024).
Pure comparative negligence (victim-favorable).
First-party diminished value claims recognized.
Every fact in this playbook is sourced from primary statutes, bar opinions, or peer-reviewed research. We do not invent numbers. This is not legal advice; state law changes frequently and case-specific facts matter — when your case warrants it, the Bodily Injury Claim tool lets you browse verified attorneys in Louisiana and pick.
