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When we go shopping or into other places of business, we trust that we will be safe from injury. Sometimes, however, we encounter unsafe conditions that could have been avoided and, as a result, we are injured. If you have suffered such an injury in Louisiana, you may be able to recover for your damages via a premises liability lawsuit. Premises liability includes all claims that can arise from slip-and-fall injuries, falling merchandise, assaults, unsafe buildings, and other dangerous conditions.
Premises Liability FAQs:
- If I am injured while at a place of business, what is the first thing I should do?
- What constitutes “premises liability” in Louisiana?
- How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer?
- If I choose to get a lawyer, how soon after my injury should I call one?
- How long do I have to make a claim?
- What are common places where premises liability cases occur?
- If I was injured but do not have any insurance, can my lawyer get me the care I need NOW?
- If I am elderly or handicapped, will it be harder for me to win my case?
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If I am injured while at a place of business, what is the first thing I should do?
Make a report to the business owner, ask for the contact information of any witness to your accident and document your injury.
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What constitutes “premises liability” in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, business owners have a duty to exercise reasonable care to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. A business owner must pay you if, because of their negligence, you are hurt while on their premises. |
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How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer?
You pay nothing if you don’t win. |
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If I choose to get a lawyer, how soon after my injury should I call one?
Immediately. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the more likely your chances of being compensated for your injury. A lawyer will spearhead a full investigation, contact the business owner and its insurer, and file a lawsuit on your behalf if the business owner refuses to help you. |
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How long do I have to make a claim?
Generally, you have one year in which to file a claim. But you should request a free case evaluation from a lawyer as soon as possible. |
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What are common places where premises liability cases occur?
Grocery stores, retail stores, restaurants, restrooms, office buildings, hospitals, hotels, sidewalks, and parking lots, to name a few. Where there are unsafe conditions, injuries happen. The injured party has a premises liability case. |
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If I was injured but do not have any insurance, can my lawyer get me the care I need NOW?
Your lawyer may be able to assist you in getting medical care for your injury by way of a letter of guarantee. This is a letter from your lawyer guaranteeing payment to the medical provider from any settlement or verdict, assuming there is a sufficient recovery in your case. You will be able to see the doctor while your claim is pending. Your failure to seek medical treatment can reduce your chances of a successful recovery, both legally and physically. |
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If I am elderly or handicapped, will it be harder for me to win my case?
No. In Louisiana, a person responsible for a victim’s injuries takes his victim as he finds him. If you are injured and your injuries, because of a pre-existing condition, are greater than those that a normal person might have suffered, it doesn’t matter. The liable party must compensate YOU for YOUR injury. |
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DISCLAIMER:This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.
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