You may assume that you are safe when on someone else’s property, but sometimes negligent property owners injure visitors. You may be patronizing a business or a friend’s house when suddenly the unexpected happens—a slip and fall, a dog bite, or worse.
If another party’s negligence allowed you to get injured on their property, they may owe you compensation in a premises liability lawsuit. Recoverable damages may include your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers provides professional legal services to those who have been harmed in any way while on someone else’s property. A Eunice premises liability lawyer from our firm may be able to pursue compensation for your injuries in settlement negotiations or on trial.
We also represent families whose loved ones passed away due to hazardous premises conditions in wrongful death lawsuits.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can handle all aspects of your case when we represent you. We offer representation on a contingency-fee basis with no advanced payment needed.
To discuss your case with a member of our team in a free consultation, call us today at (337) 777-7777.
Where Premises Liability Accidents Can Occur
As the name indicates, a premises liability case involves someone becoming injured while on someone else’s premises. These types of accidents can occur in many types of spaces, including:
- A private residence
- A commercial space, such as a restaurant, bar, club, store, or movie theater
- A parking lot
- An office building
- A sporting event or theme par
- A municipal space, such as a library, park, or government building
- On a city-owned sidewalk or road
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Types of Premises Liability Cases
There are several common premises liability cases, such as the following:
- Slip and fall: this can be because of a wet floor, damaged flooring, or cluttered area.
- Swimming pool accidents: if a swimming pool lacks critical safety protections or signage, injuries here could be the property owner’s responsibility
- Elevator accident: getting stuck in an elevator is bad, but if the elevator crashes, you may get seriously injured.
- Fire: severe and disfiguring injuries can occur in a fire.
- Recreational park accident: every year, people enjoy going to the amusement parks, but what happens when the ride malfunctions? The owner may be responsible for the victims’ damages.
- Municipal park equipment accident: even regular park equipment must be maintained and in good working condition. If not, someone may get hurt. When this occurs, the city may be held accountable.
- Lack of maintenance: if a property owner does not keep their property maintained, a visitor could fall or get hurt in some other way. That may mean the owner is liable for the victim’s damages.
If you are suffering because you were injured on someone’s property, a Eunice premises liability lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help you.
For a free consultation on your case, call us today at (337) 777-7777.
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Proving Property Owner Liability
In order to prove that the property owner was responsible or liable for your accident, you may need to prove the following elements of negligence:
Duty of Care
Plaintiffs in a premises liability case typically need to establish that the property owner had a duty of care to you. This implies that the property owner had some connection with the person on the property and owed them the “duty” of ensuring their safety. In other words, the person was invited. Of course, if it is a business, then everyone has a right to be there during business hours. However, if someone is knowingly trespassing, they may not be owed a duty of care.
Breach of Duty
Next, the law states that you must show there was a breach of that duty. Not taking reasonable steps to remove a hazard or dangerous condition on a property may qualify as a breach of duty.
For example, if the property owner failed to repair damaged steps, and you fell on them, that may be considered a breach of duty.
Causation
The last step to establishing liability involves showing the link of causation between the accident and your injuries. This may require evidence from your medical record that your injuries came from the accident.
When you work with a Eunice premises liability lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers on your case, we can gather evidence to prove liability on your behalf. We can also gather evidence to demonstrate the value of your damages.
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Recoverable Damages in a Premises Liability Case
When you are injured on someone’s premises, the responsible party may owe you compensation for your damages. Recoverable damages in your case may include:
- Medical expenses, such as hospital and doctor bills (current and future, if applicable)
- Lost wages from missing work
- Emotional pain and suffering
- And more
A different set of damages may be available to surviving family members in a wrongful death lawsuit. To learn more about this type of legal action, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today.
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Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers May Be Able to Help You
When you work with a Eunice premises liability lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers on your case, we can investigate your accident and build your case. We can contact the other parties involved and handle settlement negotiations on your behalf.
If the responsible party’s insurance company is not willing to make you a fair settlement offer, we can take your case to trial.
To learn more about your options in a free consultation with a member of our team, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777.
Keep in mind that time is limited to take legal action. Louisiana generally allows people one year to file a personal injury lawsuit, per CC 3492. If you wait too long to take legal action, it could prevent you from recovering compensation via a lawsuit.
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