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Construction Accidents in Louisiana

Construction accidents in Louisiana often cause severe injuries and can involve several responsible parties beyond your employer. These are frequently high-value claims.

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2 years

'Prescriptive period' 2 years as of 2024-07-01 (was 1 year — a major recent change). Uses civil-law terminology.

How fault works

Pure comparative negligence (civil-law 'delictual' actions)

A construction injury may lead to a workers' compensation claim and, when a contractor, subcontractor, or equipment maker contributed, a separate third-party claim as well, with federal OSHA safety standards often part of the picture. In any third-party claim, Louisiana's pure comparative negligence rule allows recovery even when you share part of the blame, reduced by your percentage of fault. These claims fall under Louisiana's two-year prescriptive period, the civil-law deadline effective July 1, 2024 and longer than the former one-year window. Because job sites change quickly, documenting conditions and reporting the injury early is important. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed Louisiana attorney experienced with construction cases.

What a connected attorney can do

  • Investigate what happened and identify who is responsible
  • Deal with the insurance companies so you don't have to
  • Track the 2 years filing deadline so you never miss it
  • Pursue the compensation you're actually owed

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Frequently asked questions

Can I have a claim beyond workers' comp after a construction accident in Louisiana?

Often yes — if a party other than your employer, such as a subcontractor or equipment manufacturer, contributed, you may have a separate third-party claim in addition to workers' compensation. An independent attorney matched through FaultFreeClaims can identify who may be responsible.

Does my immigration status affect a Louisiana construction injury claim?

Injured workers generally have the right to pursue a claim regardless of background, and Louisiana's two-year prescriptive period (effective July 1, 2024) applies to third-party claims either way. A licensed attorney can explain your rights privately and clearly.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, the deadline is generally 2 years from the date of the accident. 'Prescriptive period' 2 years as of 2024-07-01 (was 1 year — a major recent change). Uses civil-law terminology. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

Can I recover if the accident was partly my fault?

Louisiana follows this rule: Pure comparative negligence (civil-law 'delictual' actions). Because the answer depends on the details, it's worth talking to an attorney who knows Louisiana law before assuming you have no case.

Does it cost anything to get connected?

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.

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