Louisiana § RS 40:1485.3 - Reporting rider injury
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1485.3 — Reporting rider injury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1485.3. Reporting rider injury
A. A rider, or his parent or guardian on the rider's behalf, shall report in writing to the owner any injury sustained on a carnival or amusement ride before leaving the owner's premises, including:
(1) The name, address, and phone number of the injured person.
(2) A full description of the incident, the injuries claimed, any treatment received, and the location, date, and time of the injury.
(3) The cause of the injury, if known.
(4) The names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident.
B. If the rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider's behalf, is unable to file a report because of the severity of his injuries, he shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible.
C. The failure of a rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider's behalf, to report an injury as required by this Section shall have no effect on the rider's right to commence a civil action.
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1485.3 cover?
Section RS 40:1485.3 ("Reporting rider injury") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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