Premises Liability in Louisiana
In Louisiana, a property owner may be liable for damages sustained by someone due to an unreasonably dangerous condition existing on the owner’s property. Premises liability laws in Louisiana require property owners to provide a relatively safe environment on their property or warn others of unsafe conditions. A property owner who fails to do this may be liable if someone is injured on his or her property.
If you have been injured on someone else’s property in Louisiana, contact The Law Offices of Street & Street for help. We understand the premises liability laws in Louisiana and the evidence needed to prove such liability.
How to Establish Premises Liability in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the victim must prove three requirements for a successful premises liability claim:
- There was an unreasonably dangerous condition on the property,
- The property owner knew about the condition, and
- Injuries were suffered as a result of the dangerous condition.
When you are injured on someone else’s property, and you believe the property owner should have known about the unsafe condition that led to the injury, you should document the incident while still on the scene, if possible. Winning the case is oftentimes much easier if the nature of the dangerous condition is documented, along with any evidence tending to show the property owner knew or should have known of the unsafe condition.
Common Premises Liability Accidents
Premises liability accidents come in many different forms. Some of the most common premises liability accidents include:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Structural collapses
- Defective stairway accidents
- Inadequate maintenance accidents
- Negligent security accidents
- Negligent warning accidents
- Safety and building code violations
- Inadequate lighting accidents
- Construction site accidents
- Parking lot accidents
Common Premises Liability Injuries
Premises liability accidents like those listed above can cause a variety of injuries, some of the most common of which include:
- Head injuries and brain trauma
- Facial injuries, including fractures
- Spinal injuries, including temporary or permanent paralysis
- Internal injuries, including internal bleeding
- Broken or sprained arms, legs, ankles, feet, ribs, or hands
- Back strains or other back injuries
- Cuts and lacerations
- Severe bruising or other soft tissue injuries
- Muscle strains
- Burns
- Eye injuries
Contact The Law Offices of Street & Street for Help if You’ve Been Injured on Someone Else’s Property In Louisiana
If you have been injured on someone else’s property and believe the property owner’s negligence caused the injury, contact The Law Offices of Street & Street for help. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis.
We understand premises liability laws in Louisiana, and we know how to gather the information necessary for a successful claim and fight for your compensation.