Bill > HB291

This bill modifies Louisiana's Civil Code provisions regarding the prescriptive periods (legal time limits) for wrongful death and survival actions, which are legal claims brought on behalf of someone who has died due to another party's negligence or wrongful act. Specifically, the bill extends the time period for filing such claims from one year to either one year from the date of death or two years from the date the injury was sustained, whichever is longer. This change provides potential plaintiffs with more flexibility in pursuing legal action. The bill also includes a separate provision specifically addressing medical malpractice cases, maintaining the one-year prescription period from the date of death for such actions. By allowing a potentially longer timeframe for filing claims, the bill gives survivors more opportunity to seek legal compensation for injuries that led to a person's death, while still maintaining a reasonable time limit to ensure timely resolution of legal disputes.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB291&sbi=y