If you got hurt on someone else’s property because of their carelessness in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, or the surrounding area, a Baton Rouge premises liability attorney from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers could help you seek money damages for your injuries and losses. We can talk to you about your case at no cost to you because we offer a free initial consultation.
When a Property Owner Can Be Responsible for an Injury on Their Premises
When a person or company owns property that is open to public or private property, the owner has a legal duty toward people who enter the property legally. The premises must be reasonably safe so that visitors and guests do not get hurt by dangerous conditions. If the owner knows or should have known about a hazard on the property, the owner should promptly take reasonable steps to protect people from harm. Depending on the situation, reasonable steps could include one or more of these things:
- Blocking off the area around the dangerous condition to keep people away from it.
- Posting warning signs.
- Repairing the dangerous condition.
When a property owner fails to take appropriate actions to prevent injury, the owner can be liable for people who get hurt.
