People ask this on the first call: how much is my personal injury case worth in Louisiana? The honest answer is that value depends on proof, treatment, and coverage. Your case is not a number you can pull on day one. It is the sum of your injuries, the time and care required to heal, the bills that follow, any lost wages, and the insurance limits that apply.
What drives personal injury case value in Louisiana
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Injury severity and diagnosis (sprains and strains vs. fractures, surgery, injections)
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Length and type of treatment (ER, imaging, PT, pain management, surgery)
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Total medical bills and future care needs
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Time missed from work and any reduced earning ability
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Proof that the crash caused the injuries and not a prior condition
Stronger medical proof and consistent treatment raise value. Gaps in care, missed appointments, or thin records drag it down.
Why no one can quote a number at the start
Any lawyer who gives you a dollar figure at intake is guessing. Until treatment is complete or your doctors give stable prognoses, the record is not ready for a demand. Real valuation happens after records arrive, bills are totaled, and wage loss is documented. That is when a demand package can be built and sent.
The scale that balances value
Think of two pans on a scale. On one side sit your damages: treatment length, medical bills, wage loss, pain and suffering. On the other side sit the limiting factors:
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Fault issues: any share of fault on you lowers recovery under Louisiana’s comparative fault rules
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Insurance limits: bodily injury limits or lack of assets can cap payment even when damages are high
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Proof problems: late care, big gaps, or missing diagnostics weaken the link between crash and injury
As proof strengthens and limiting factors fade, the scale tips in your favor.
Economic and non-economic losses
Economic losses are the easy math: medical bills, prescriptions, mileage to doctors, wage loss, and future medical costs if your doctors predict them. Non-economic losses cover the real-world impact: pain, limits on daily life, missed time with family, and the stress of recovery.
Simple illustrations
These are examples, not quotes.
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Short course of care: six months of conservative treatment, no missed work, modest bills. That file can resolve, but the number reflects the lighter care history.
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Longer road: more than a year of treatment, imaging, injections, or surgery, plus documented wage loss. That file supports a higher demand and often takes longer to resolve because the stakes are higher.
When your case is ready to value
A file is ready when treatment reaches maximum medical improvement or a doctor gives a clear plan for future care. At that point your lawyer can total bills, verify balances, gather wage records, and draft a demand that covers both the dollars and the story. If the carrier will not pay fair value, filing suit keeps the pressure on.
What you can do right now
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Keep all appointments and follow medical advice
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Save every bill and receipt
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Track missed work and reduced hours
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Avoid social posts that can be twisted against your case
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Call early so deadlines and evidence are protected
Louisiana deadline: Most victims only have one year to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana. Do not wait to get advice.
Need a clear read on your situation? Call Inzina Law for a Free Case Evaluation. We will look at your treatment to date, the bills on hand, and the coverage that applies, then map the next steps.
Disclaimer
General information only. Not legal advice. Reading this site or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential information until we confirm representation. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.