In Louisiana, "Prescription" refers to the statute of limitations. Thanks to 2024 legislative changes, you now generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, though certain exceptions apply.

This rule determines how damages are paid if both parties are at fault. If you are found to be 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by that percentage. However, if you are more than 50% at fault, you are barred from recovery.

Under LA R.S. 22:1892, an insurer acts in "Bad Faith" when they are arbitrary or capricious in denying or underpaying a valid claim. This can lead to penalties of up to 50% of the damages due.

Historically, this allowed courts to assume an accident caused an injury if the victim was healthy before. Since its repeal in 2024, we now use medical experts to affirmatively prove the "causation nexus."

This legal doctrine (often called Respondeat Superior) holds employers responsible for the negligent acts of their employees while they are on the clock—critical in [commercial truck accident cases].

This allows a victim to hold a defendant liable for damages without proving direct negligence, often applied in cases involving defective products or certain types of property ownership in Louisiana.

A claim made by the family members of an injured person for the loss of companionship, affection, and assistance. This is a common component of wrongful death lawsuits.

General damages cover non-monetary losses like pain and suffering. Special damages cover quantifiable financial losses, such as medical bills and lost wages.

A formal set of written questions sent by one party to another during the "Discovery" phase of a lawsuit. These must be answered under oath and are critical for building a personal injury case.

A term used primarily in Workers' Compensation to describe the point at which an injured worker’s condition has stabilized and no further significant improvement is expected.