If you were injured in an accident on someone else’s property, it’s possible to hold the property owner liable for damages. Speak with a premises liability attorney about your situation to determine whether you have grounds for a claim.
As long as you’re not trespassing on someone else’s property, you’re considered a guest or an invitee. Under premises liability law, property owners in New Orleans have a responsibility to exercise due care in maintaining safety on their properties and keeping all guests safe from harm. If you are injured while visiting someone else’s property, it’s possible to hold the property owner liable.
If you’ve never taken legal action before, you may need support from an attorney to pursue a claim. A New Orleans premises liability lawyer from Smiley Injury Law can look into your situation and determine whether negligence has occurred. An injury lawyer will gather evidence and negotiate on your behalf so you have the best chance of winning a settlement for your injuries.
Premises liability lawsuits occur in New Orleans when a property owner is negligent and a guest is injured as a result. For example, a guest may slip-and-fall on a spilled liquid at a grocery store if the property owner or employees don’t promptly remove or warn guests of the spilled liquid. Loose floorboards, uneven rugs, and unsalted ice can also cause injuries to guests if due care isn’t exercised.
When proving negligence against a property owner in a premises liability claim, you must show that the property owner had a reasonable amount of time to notice the hazard that caused your injury and yet failed to remove the hazard or warn you of it. If a liquid spilled right before you slipped on it, for example, the property owner realistically couldn’t have known about the hazard.
Video footage, photographs, or witness statements can prove that the hazard that injured you was present for a significant period and that the New Orleans property owner was negligent in their duties under premises liability law.
Once you can prove to the New Orleans court that the property owner was at fault, you can then recover compensation for both your financial and non-financial losses. You may have both present and future medical expenses that need addressing as well as lost wages from time you’ve spent out of work.
Non-financial losses may comprise pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and emotional distress, depending on the severity of your injuries.
Seth Smiley – New Orleans Premises Liability Attorney
Discussing your case with an experienced legal team is essential if you want to get the most out of your claim.
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