Louisiana residents living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have access to a variety of advocacy organizations, state programs, and rehabilitation resources that can support recovery and long-term well-being. Organizations such as the Advocacy Center and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services help individuals and families understand their rights, access available services, and navigate the challenges that often follow a brain injury. In addition, the state’s Traumatic Head Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund provides funding opportunities that may help eligible residents obtain needed services and support.
Louisiana is also home to several rehabilitation providers that specialize in helping individuals recover from the effects of brain injuries, including the Rehabilitation Center of Thibodaux Regional, Touro Rehabilitation Center, and West Jefferson Rehab Center. Accessing appropriate rehabilitation services and long-term care planning can play an important role in maximizing independence and quality of life after a TBI. The resources below can help Louisiana residents identify programs, rehabilitation providers, and support services available throughout the state.
Advocacy
Advocacy Center
225 Baronne, Ste. 2112, New Orleans, LA 70112
| Toll Free | (800) 960-7705 |
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| Fax | (504) 522-5507 |
| Phone – Hearing Impaired (TDD/TDDY) | (504) 522-2337 |
Funding
Louisiana Department of Human Services
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 629, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 Physical Address: 628 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Traumatic Head Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, P.O. Box 91297, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
| Phone | (225) 219-2225 |
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| [email protected] | |
| Director | Mark Martin |
Support
Rehabilitation Center of Thibodaux Regional
602 N. Acadia Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
| Phone | (985) 447-5500 |
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| Toll Free | (985) 493-4436 |
Touro Rehabilitation Center
1401 Foucher Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
| Phone | (504) 897-7011 |
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| [email protected] |
Larry S. Stokes, Ph.D. & Associates
3501 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1900, Metairie, LA 70002
| Phone | (504) 454-5009 |
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| Fax | (504) 455-1081 |
West Jefferson Rehab Center
1101 Medical Center Blvd., 4-East Rehab, Marrero, LA 70072
| Phone | (504) 349-1345 |
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| Website | www.wjmc.org |
| President | Woody Oge |
Statute of Limitations and Repose
How to use this list of Louisiana Statutes of Limitations and Repose
- “General Tort” is the statute of limitations for most personal injury or negligence claims (e.g., car accidents, slip and fall, general liability).
- “Medical Malpractice is the statute of limitations for lawsuits against healthcare providers and hospitals for alleged negligence or errors in medical care. The phrase “from act/omission” = Time starts from the date of the alleged malpractice. The phrase “from discovery” = Time starts from when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. The medical malpractice statute of repose is an absolute deadline after the act of malpractice, regardless of when the injury is discovered. After this period, no claim can be brought, even if the injury was not discovered until later.
- “Products Liability”is the statute of limitations for claims involving injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. The products liability statute of repose is the maximum time after the product was manufactured, sold, or delivered that a lawsuit may be filed, regardless of when the injury occurred or was discovered.
- “Workers’ Compensation” is statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim for work-related injuries or occupational diseases. The following phrases apply: “from injury” = Time starts from the date of the injury; “from last payment” = Time starts from the date of the last payment; “from knowledge/discovery” = Time starts from when the injury or occupational disease was, or should have been, discovered; “from first symptom” = For occupational diseases, time starts from first manifestation of symptoms; and “from act/discovery” = Whichever is later, the date of the act or the date the injury was discovered.
- Each entry includes the relevant statute citation for your further research or verification. And “N/A” means that there is no statute of repose or not applicable for that claim type in that state.
Remember that statute of limitations and repose can change, so it is essential to:
- Confirm the current law as soon as possible.
- Remember that there is no substitute for consulting an experienced attorney on a potential legal matter as soon as possible.
- Remember that the facts of the case can alter or change the Statutes of Limitations.
General Tort: La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3493.1 (2 years)
Medical Malpractice: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 9:5628 (1 year from discovery, 3 years repose)
Products Liability: La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3493.1 (2 years); La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 9:2800.28 (10 years repose)
Workers’ Comp: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 23:1209 (1 year from injury/last payment)