Louisiana SB212 amends medical malpractice filing procedures and recoverable amounts.
Louisiana SB212 modifies medical malpractice actions by requiring a certificate of merit within 90 days of defendants' answers or dismissal. It mandates a single certificate of merit for multiple defendants and allows filing in court or review by a medical panel. The bill sets a $500,000 cap on recoverable amounts excluding future medical care, with adjustments for inflation. It also outlines procedures for managing future medical care and related benefits, including competency hearings and trust fund management for awarded benefits. Effective August 1, 2026.
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