RS 46:1831.10: Effect of reparations award on right to recover damages in civil action; repayment of award

A. An order for reparations payments pursuant to this Chapter shall not affect the right of any person to institute a civil suit to recover damages for the death from any other person. However, if damages in a civil action are recovered, from the offender or any other third party, the person shall reimburse the Victims of Vehicular Homicide Board, through the board, in an amount equal to the amount of the reparations award or a lesser amount as is recovered in damages in the civil action.

B. When any person who has received an award from the board files a civil action to recover damages, the person shall, at the time of the filing of the suit, notify the board.