Premises Liability
Property owners in Louisiana have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail to do so and someone gets hurt, Bateman Law Firm holds property owners and operators accountable for failing to remedy unsafe conditions that cause serious injuries.
Whether the accident occurred at a big box retailer, business, shopping center, apartment complex, private residence, or public space, our lawyers have years of experience handling complex premises liability cases throughout Louisiana.
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Slip and Fall Attorney
Louisiana Premises Liability Law
Despite the legal duty of all property owners to maintain safe premises, Louisiana premise liability law is complex. Louisiana law provides numerous protections to property owners that can greatly affect the rights of injured victims and even prevent recovery.
Contact a premises liability lawyer immediately following an incident or serious injury on someone else's property to ensure your rights are protected.
When property owners or operators fail to protect guests from harm, our lawyers hold them accountable for all damages. Whether the property owner failed to warn of an unsafe condition, failed to repair or remedy a hazardous condition, or knew of an unsafe condition and chose to ignore it, Bateman McDonald Law Firm helps recover:
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Medical expenses
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Lost wages
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Pain and suffering
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Loss of enjoyment of life
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Mental anguish
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Scarring, disability, or disfigurement
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Other damages allowed by law
Premises Liability Cases We Handle
Bateman McDonald Law Firm has years of experience handling the following premises liability claims:
• Slip and fall accidents
• Trip and fall accidents
• Falling merchandise
• Malfunctioning elevators and escalators
• Negligent security
• Dog bites and animal attacks
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere. The most common premises liability claims arise from:
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Wet or slippery floors
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Uneven or broken concrete or flooring
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Loose or unsecured rugs and mats
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Missing handrails
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Defective stairs
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Cluttered spaces, aisles, and passageways
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Poor lighting
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Unsafe stacking of merchandise
Common Locations for Louisiana Premises Liability Claims
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Big box retailers
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Grocery stores
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Restaurants and bars
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Hotels and resorts
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Office buildings
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Sidewalks and parking lots
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Private homes
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Short-term rentals
What To Do After a Slip and Fall in Baton Rouge
Take precautionary steps after suffering an injury on another person's property to effectively preserve your health and legal rights:
• Seek medical attention immediately
• Report the incident to the property owner or manager
• Document the scene with photographs
• Take photographs of the defect or condition that caused you to slip, trip, or fall
• Obtain names and telephone numbers of any witnesses
• Preserve physical evidence such as shoes, clothing, or any item damaged in the incident
• Contact Bateman McDonald Law Firm
How We Help Premises Liability Victims
When you are injured on another person's property through no fault of your own, you need legal representation committed to fighting for the compensation you deserve. Bateman Law Firm understands how overwhelming and stressful a sudden injury can be.
We thoroughly analyze every aspect of the case by preserving critical evidence and independently investigating your incident. We strategically negotiate with the at-fault party or insurance company to seek a favorable settlement or go to trial and ask a jury to hold them accountable for all damages you deserve.