What is the statute of limitations for truck accidents in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, the statute of limitations for truck accident claims is 1 year from the date of the accident. Do not wait — evidence disappears quickly and missing the deadline bars your claim entirely.

How many truck accident fatalities occur in Louisiana each year?

Louisiana records approximately 119 truck crash fatalities per year, ranking #13 in the nation for commercial vehicle crash deaths.

What should I do after a truck accident in Louisiana?

After a truck accident in Louisiana: call 911 immediately, seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, get witness information, and contact an experienced truck accident attorney before speaking to any insurance company. Juan Cordero Lawyers offers free consultations with no fee unless you win.

#13 Most Dangerous State

Louisiana

Truck Accident News, Crash Reports & Legal Resources

Annual Fatalities

119

truck crash deaths/year

National Rank

#13 of 50

Statute of Limitations

1 year from the date of the accident

Dangerous Interstates

I-10, I-20, I-49

High-Risk Cities

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport

Recent Truck Accidents in Louisiana

Breaking News Jun 3, 2026 Baton Rouge, LA

I-10 Bridge Truck Crash Near Baton Rouge Causes Major Delays

A semi truck crash on the I-10 bridge over the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge caused massive delays and briefly closed one span of the bridge.

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Traffic Alert May 28, 2026 New Orleans, LA

New Orleans I-10 Truck Accident Injures Three During Mardi Gras Season

A commercial truck crash on I-10 near New Orleans injured three people and caused significant traffic disruption during the busy Mardi Gras travel season.

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Investigation May 22, 2026 Lake Charles, LA

Louisiana Petrochemical Tanker Crash Triggers Evacuation Near Lake Charles

A tanker truck carrying petrochemicals overturned near Lake Charles, prompting evacuations of nearby residents and a multi-agency hazmat response.

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Did You Know?

Louisiana's I-10 corridor carries some of the heaviest petrochemical tanker truck traffic in the nation.

Most Dangerous Roads in Louisiana

I-10

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I-20

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I-49

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I-12

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US-90

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Louisiana Truck Accident Law

Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault rule and operates under a unique civil law system. Louisiana also has strict deadlines — the prescriptive period for personal injury is only one year.

Statute of Limitations

1 year from the date of the accident

Don't wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are strict.

After a Truck Accident in LA

1Call 911 and get medical attention immediately
2Document the scene — photos, truck number, company name
3Get contact info from all witnesses
4Do not speak to the trucking company's insurance
5Contact a truck accident attorney before signing anything

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Hurt in a Louisiana Truck Crash? Act Now.

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