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Statute of Limitations
Louisiana prescriptive period for personal injury (including sexual assault): 1 year from the date of the assault (La. Civ. Code art. 3492). Some courts apply the discovery rule to extend this period. Minority tolling applies. URGENT: Louisiana survivors should contact an attorney within days of an assault.
1 year from date of assault — URGENT — contact an attorney immediately
Louisiana Data
Exposure in Louisiana
Source: La. Civ. Code art. 3492
Source: Platform data
Source: LaFASA
Medical Resources
Clinics & Specialists in Louisiana
University Medical Center New Orleans — SANE Program
Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR) — New Orleans
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