Louisiana Ex Parte Application for Compensation is a legal document used to request compensation from a defendant for injuries or damages that have been suffered. The application is filed with the court to request an ex parte hearing, which allows for a single-party hearing where only the applicant’s testimony is heard by the court. There are two types of Louisiana Ex Parte Application for Compensation: an Application for General Damages and an Application for Special Damages. The Application for General Damages seeks to recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress. The Application for Special Damages seeks to recover economic damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Both applications require a detailed description of the incident, a statement of the injuries and damages sustained, a description of the costs associated with the injury, and any other pertinent information.