Home/ Law Blog/What Is Unique About Louisiana Law?You don't have to spend much time in Louisiana to know that it's truly a unique state. What many people don't realize is that Louisiana law has its own structure. While every one of the 49 other states in the country follows common law, Louisiana is the only state to follow civil law.What does this mean, and what could it mean for your case? Keep reading to learn the facts about what makes Louisiana law so unique. If you believe you have grounds for a personal injury case or for any of our other areas of practice, contact us today for your free legal consultation.The Main Distinction Between Common Law and Louisiana Law is the Way the Judges Make DecisionsIn common law, judges follow what's known as precedent when making decisions. Precedent refers to court decisions that the judges use as an authoritywhen deciding further cases. Attorneys bring up precedents (i.e., previously decided legal decisions) with facts similar to the case they...
