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March 30, 2026
Illustration of an injured person with shoulder pain in front of a calculator, with icons representing legal process, court, and timeline—symbolizing calculation of pain and suffering damages in a personal injury case.

How to Calculate Pain and Suffering in a Louisiana Injury Claim

Louisiana allows unlimited pain and suffering recovery in most personal injury cases. Courts use three primary calculation methods: the multiplier method (1.5-5× economic damages), the per diem method ($1,000-$2,500 monthly), or comparison to prior similar cases. The amount you recover depends on injury severity, treatment duration, impact on daily life, and the quality of your
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