Is There a Cap on Damages in Louisiana?

The cap for damages in Louisiana is $500,000, even for situations where the total amount of loss comes out to millions of dollars. If we try a case and a jury comes back with a large award, then under the Medical Malpractice Act, the judge will reduce damages to the maximum amount. There are some cases that do not fall under the Medical Malpractice Act, which we can explain further if it applies to your situation. The purpose of a medical malpractice claim is to recover damages, so it is important to understand what they are, and what you might receive. Call Kopfler & Hermann to learn more about how we can help.

$125,233 Settlement for Left-Turn Collision in Terrebonne Parish

Kopfler & Hermann represented a client injured in a left-turn collision in Terrebonne Parish. The case was filed in the 32nd Judicial District Court and resolved in 2026 for $125,233.

Left-turn collisions present a recurring pattern of liability that defense counsel often try to dispute by arguing comparative fault. In Louisiana, however, the burden generally rests on the left-turning driver to demonstrate that the turn was made safely and without yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic. Our firm developed the case using witness testimony, accident scene photographs, and vehicle damage analysis to establish that the at-fault driver bore the responsibility for the collision.

If you were struck by a driver who turned left in front of you, call Kopfler & Hermann.