Laws & Legislation

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• Laws and Legislation: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Read It

  People use the words "law" and "legislation" almost interchangeably, but in everyday speech they point to different things. In ordinary speech, "law" is the broad word for any binding rule a government can enforce, and "legislation" is the everyday name for one kind of law, the rules an elected body writes and passes.

• Louisiana Direct Action Statute: When You Can Sue an Insurer Directly

  The Louisiana Direct Action Reform Bill, Act No. 275, was signed by Governor Jeff Landry and took effect August 1, 2024. It limits when an injured plaintiff may sue a defendant's liability insurer directly. This guide explains how the changes affect personal injury cases, especially after motor vehicle accidents, and outlines the specific situations in which a direct action against an insurer is still allowed.

• Louisiana Good Samaritan Laws

  Helping out quickly during emergencies can significantly impact the number of lives saved and the severity of injuries. The Good Samaritan Law was passed by the state of Louisiana because it is crucial to encourage people to assist one another in times of need. Healthcare professionals and individuals who offer emergency care or assistance in […]

• Louisiana Sexual Abuse Statutes of Limitations?

  There is a time limit for filing your sexual abuse claim in Louisiana. Learn about these limits and how they apply to your case.

• Louisiana Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury

  For injuries on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1). Injuries before that date fall under the old one-year deadline. The clock generally starts on the date of injury — or, under the discovery rule, when you knew or should have known of it. Medical malpractice and claims against government bodies run on different clocks.

• Texas Statute of Limitations for Injury Claims

  Texas generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss that deadline and the claim is ordinarily barred forever. Some claims have their own rules — medical malpractice and products liability also run two years but carry additional repose periods that cut off claims after a fixed number of years regardless of discovery.

• The Housley Presumption in Louisiana Injury Cases

  The Housley presumption helps an injured person prove the accident caused their injury. If you were in good health before the accident, then symptoms appeared after it and continued, and medical evidence shows a reasonable connection, the law presumes the accident caused the condition. The defendant must then produce evidence to overcome that presumption.

• The Texas Good Samaritan Law

  The requirement is to assist if people see an emergency, such as an automobile accident. It encourages people to provide emergency aid at accident scenes. Find out more about the Texas Good Samaritan law below. This article will cover who is protected under this law, examples of Good Samaritan acts, and how this law affects […]

• What Is a Waiver and Release of Liability Form?

  A release of liability form is the document an insurer sends once you accept a settlement. By signing, you give up the right to pursue any more money for the same accident — the at-fault party is released from further liability, the check is issued, and the case is permanently closed. Because signing is final, review the terms with a lawyer first.

• What Is Considered Sexual Abuse in Louisiana?

  Sexual abuse can cause physical, emotional, and even financial harm to victims. Learn more about sexual abuse in Louisiana and how to win damages in your case.

• What Is Considered Sexual Abuse in Texas?

  Sexual abuse can leave you financially, emotionally, and psychologically harmed. Learn about sexual abuse in Texas and what you can do to protect your legal rights.

• What Is the Federal Tort Claims Act?

  Learn about the Federal Tort Claims Act, its advantages, and limitations when suing the federal government for its employees’ negligent or harmful behavior.

• What Is the Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse in Texas?

  In Texas, a civil sexual abuse lawsuit can be filed up to 30 years after the victim's 18th birthday — until age 48 — under House Bill 3809, effective September 1, 2019. Criminal cases run on separate clocks, and some child sex crimes have no limitations period at all. Older cases may still qualify if the prior deadline had not yet passed when the new law took effect.

• Why is Louisiana Law Different from Other States?

  49 States Use Common Law, Louisiana Does Not Louisiana’s unique, rich history permeates many aspects of life in the Pelican State. Beyond language, food, and tradition, Louisiana’s history also strongly influences the law. In fact, unlike every other state in the U.S., Louisiana does not use the British common law tradition. Instead, Louisiana civil law […]

• Your Guide to Louisiana’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

  Here’s What You Need to Know About Filing Deadlines for Louisiana Personal Injury Claims Louisiana law limits the time you have to file a claim after suffering a personal injury. The time limit, or statute of limitations, for personal injury claims in Louisiana is two years for injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024. That’s two years from the date of an injury-causing event, with […]