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.

$172,000 Settlement for Bourg-Larose Highway Collision

A motor vehicle collision on the Bourg-Larose corridor — Louisiana Highway 24, one of the primary routes between Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes — resulted in serious injuries to our client. Kopfler & Hermann pursued the claim and resolved the matter for $172,000.

Bayou Region drivers know the Bourg-Larose stretch. It is a high-traffic, often-congested two-lane route that connects Houma and the surrounding parishes to the Larose area and points south toward the oilfield. Collisions on this corridor frequently involve commercial traffic, oilfield workers commuting on shift changes, and varying speed conditions, which can complicate liability determinations.

If you have been injured in a collision on Louisiana Highway 24, Highway 90, or any of the corridors connecting Houma to surrounding communities, please contact Kopfler & Hermann.