CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to recoverable medical expenses

Summary

The bill changes Louisiana law to cap the amount a plaintiff can recover for past medical costs when they receive treatment under a letter of protection or fail to submit charges to their health insurer. It also requires claimants to make reasonable efforts to limit damages and allows expert testimony on the reasonableness of expenses. The changes affect injury claimants, healthcare providers, insurers and any third‑party payors.

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