Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 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:

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.