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Wrongful Death Laws in Louisiana.
Louisiana wrongful-death actions are governed by La. Civ. Code art. 2315.2 (wrongful death) and art. 2315.1 (survival action), with a 1-year delictual prescription. The civil-law framework defines statutory beneficiaries differently than common-law states, with a specific order of classes permitted to bring the action.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Statute of Limitations
Louisiana wrongful-death and survival actions must generally be filed within 1 year of the decedent’s death.
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Key Louisiana Statutes
The Civil Code’s wrongful-death and survival articles define who may sue, the damages available, and the order of classes of permitted plaintiffs in Louisiana.
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