Have you suffered critical injuries in an accident or incident on someone else’s property? Are you interested in learning more about how to recover the compensation you need to get through these challenging times?
If so, a Forked Island premises liability lawyer at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help. We offer free consultations to discuss your legal options for financial recovery.
How a Forked Island Premises Liability Lawyer Can Help
Far too many premises liability victims end up suffering far more substantially than they need to. This is, in part, because many injury victims hesitate to contact a lawyer for help.
However, when you are still recuperating from your injuries, having a dedicated premises liability on your side could make all the difference in the outcome of your case. If you are unsure whether you could benefit from a premises liability attorney, consider the various ways a lawyer could help you recover the compensation you deserve:
- Your premises liability attorney will open up an investigation into the cause of your injuries and gather compelling evidence needed to establish fault.
- Your premises liability lawyer in Fork Island will go over your damages in extensive detail to ensure you seek the compensation that is rightfully yours.
- Your attorney will negotiate with the insurance company and present a powerful case in court so you can pursue fair compensation for your damages.
Our personal injury lawyers are here to help. We can help you recover the compensation you need while you focus on healing from your injuries.
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Different Premises Liability Accidents Can Lead to a Claim or Lawsuit
There are many different ways in which premises liability accidents can occur. Generally, accidents of this nature occur on someone else’s property due to the property owner’s negligent actions.
Here are some of the most common types of premises liability accidents you may be able to sue for:
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents most frequently occur when there are wet floors, snow or ice, debris in the walkway, broken pavement, unsecured carpeting, loose floorboards, or other hazards in the walkways.
Dog Bites
Dog owners have a responsibility to ensure that their pets are under their control at all times. Louisiana is a strict liability state for dog bites, meaning dog owners will be held accountable for the actions of their dogs, whether or not they have a prior propensity towards aggression or violence.
Swimming Pool Accidents
When property owners fail to install fencing around their pools as required by law, or if they otherwise fail to ensure their pool is only accessible to invited guests or patrons, they can be held accountable for injuries that occur in swimming pool accidents.
Trampoline Accidents
Trampoline accidents have been known to cause devastating and severe injuries. Property owners may be accused of creating a public nuisance if they fail to secure their premises, allowing or even encouraging others to access property that may not be safe.
Negligent Security or Improper Maintenance
If a property owner fails to take necessary security measures or make necessary repairs to a business or home, and someone suffers a serious injury or illness as a result of this action, they could be open to a premises liability lawsuit.
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Fault in Premises Liability Claims
In the vast majority of premises liability cases, property owners are held accountable for injury victims’ damages. This is, in part, because property owners owe their guests a duty of care.
They have an obligation to ensure their premises are safe and hazard-free at all times. However, there are some instances in which property owners may not be liable for a victim’s injuries.
The Open and Obvious Doctrine
The open and obvious doctrine refers to instances where someone may have suffered a serious injury due to conditions that may have been considered open and obvious to any other reasonable person.
For example, if there was a bright yellow wet floor sign marked nearest spilled beverage in a restaurant, and someone tripped near this spill, the open and obvious doctrine would allow the property owner to avoid liability.
Trespassing, Provocation, and Criminal Activity
Property owners also only owe a duty of care to people they invite on their property. If someone is trespassing or committing criminal activity, they may be unlikely to recover compensation from the property owner.
In dog bite claims, if the injury victim provoked the dog into acting aggressively, the dog’s owner may also be excluded from liability.
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What Is Your Forked Island Premises Liability Claim Worth?
To figure out how much your premises liability claim is worth in Forked Island, your attorney will need to closely examine how your life has been affected by your injuries. You have the right to be made whole if another party’s negligence caused your injuries.
This means you could be compensated for your economic damages and non-economic damages accordingly. Economic damages are monetary and non-economic damages that describe the ways your life has been turned upside down by your injuries.
Some types of damages you could seek as part of your premises liability claim include:
- Current and future medical expenses, including co-pays, prescription medications, costs of mental health counseling, diagnostic imaging fees, cost of physical or occupational therapies, medical equipment, hospital bills, and ambulance fees, among others
- Loss of love, society, companionship, protection, guidance, support, and advice
- Loss of potential future earnings, including bonuses, contributions to your 401(k) or other retirement savings program, and salary increases, as well as your current loss of income
- Diminished quality of life, skin scarring, and disfigurement
Our wrongful death lawyers can also help if you lost a loved one in the accident.
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Work With a Premises Liability Attorney Serving Forked Island Today
Premises liability claims process can be complex. While you rest and recover from your injuries, our legal team can get to work on your case.
Get a no-cost, risk-free consultation with a Forked Island premises liability lawyer at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today. Call us as soon as possible.
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