Workplace Injuries

Workplace Injuries in Louisiana

If you were hurt on the job in Louisiana, your path to compensation depends on whether it runs through workers' compensation or a claim against a third party. Both matter for your recovery.

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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)

Most Louisiana workplace injuries are covered by workers' compensation, which generally applies regardless of fault, but when someone other than your employer contributed to the harm you may also have a separate third-party claim. In those third-party claims, Louisiana's pure comparative negligence rule lets you recover even if you are found partly at fault, reduced by your share. Third-party injury claims are subject to Louisiana's two-year prescriptive period, the civil-law deadline that took effect July 1, 2024 and increased from one year. Every worker in Louisiana has the right to pursue these claims regardless of background or the language they speak. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed Louisiana attorney who can explain which path fits your situation.

What decides a workplace injury claim in Louisiana

Comp runs on its own track, while a claim against somebody other than your employer — a contractor, a plant owner, an equipment maker — answers to fault rules.
Report the injury in writing, in the language you speak, and keep your own copy of what you sign.
Plant and refinery work puts several employers on one site, and sorting out who controlled the hazard is most of the investigation.
That an open comp file exists generally does not stop the clock, and the prescriptive period that applies depends on when you were hurt.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between workers' comp and a third-party claim in Louisiana?

Workers' compensation generally pays for on-the-job injuries regardless of fault, while a third-party claim targets someone other than your employer who helped cause the harm. An independent attorney matched through FaultFreeClaims can help you understand both options.

How long do I have to bring a third-party injury claim from work in Louisiana?

Third-party injury claims follow the two-year prescriptive period effective July 1, 2024, up from the prior one year; workers' compensation has its own separate deadlines. A licensed attorney can confirm which deadlines apply to your case.

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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