New Orleans Premises Liability Lawyers
We Handle Claims of Property Owner Negligence
When you visit a business, cross a sidewalk or walk down the aisles of a grocery store, you expect a certain level of safety. If that reasonable expectation is betrayed and you are injured, you may have a premises liability case. This kind of claim arises when another person or organization’s negligence contributes to or causes your injury.
Even though the party responsible for your injury may be obvious, premises liability cases are complex. Established laws and ordinances are in place to outline the safety standards that property owners in Louisiana must adhere to. Determining which laws apply to your specific claim should be done by the experienced New Orleans premises liability lawyers at Minias Law. Our law firm has years of experience and is dedicated to you, not just your case.
Common Types of Premises Liability Cases
A premises liability claim can happen anywhere at any time.
The most common occurrences of these types of claims include:
- Slip and fall injuries: If another party’s negligence created an unsafe environment that caused you to slip and fall, you could sustain a number of injuries, from broken bones to spinal cord injuries. A slip and fall can be the result of spills and slick floors, icy or poorly maintained sidewalks, or missing handrails.
- Swimming pool accidents: Each year, thousands of injuries occur in private and public pools. A lack of supervision, faulty equipment, or ignorance for acceptable safety standards can lead to a range of swimming pool accidents, from falls on slippery surfaces and diving board accidents to drowning deaths.
- Animal bites: Pet owners are responsible for the actions of their pets. If you are bitten by an aggressive dog or other pet, you can sustain severe scarring and disfigurement. The pet owners should be held responsible for your injuries.
- Retail accident: If a display falls or a shelf collapses, you could suffer serious head, neck, or back injuries. A store owner or manager must make sure their store does not present a danger to consumers.
Compensation for Your Premises Liability
To hold the property owner liable you must prove:
- Their actions created a hazardous environment that caused your accident
- They knew about the dangerous condition and ignored it
- They failed to properly warn the public about an unsafe situation
A successful premises liability claim could award you damages to cover:
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Lost wages (past and future)
- Pain and suffering (of both you and your family members)
Calling us today will not cost you a dime. You can tell us all the details of your case and the New Orleans premises liability lawyers at Minias Law can tell you how we can help. If you live in the New Orleans area and believe you have a premises liability case, please contact our office today. We work on a contingency basis, meaning we charge no fee unless we win you money.