New Orleans Premises Liability Attorneys

Compensation Available for Premises Liability Victims

A property-related injury can affect nearly every part of your life. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emergency and hospital bills
• Doctor visits, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Future medical care and related expenses
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity

Our lawyers look at the complete picture, not just the bills you have today. We can gather medical records, employment information, and other evidence to document how the injury has affected your finances, health, and daily life. 

When Is a Property Owner Legally Responsible for an Injury?

A property owner isn’t automatically liable just because someone was injured. Some important factors include who had ownership or custody of the property, whether a dangerous condition existed, whether the responsible party knew or should have known about it, and whether reasonable care could have prevented the injury.

We can investigate these key elements and look for evidence that connects the dangerous condition to the responsible party, such as photographs, surveillance footage, incident reports, maintenance records, witness statements, and inspection records, to establish liability and build a stronger case for compensation.

How Louisiana’s Statute of Limitations Impacts Your Premises Liability Claim

Louisiana generally gives you two years from the date of an injury or accident to file a premises liability claim. This two-year prescription period took effect on July 1, 2024, replacing the previous one-year period for these claims.

Two years can pass quickly when you’re dealing with surgery, medical treatment, missed work, and the everyday challenges that follow a severe injury. Waiting can also make critical evidence harder to locate or preserve. 

Our attorneys can step in early to review the facts of your case, determine the applicable deadline, and handle the legal details while you focus on your health. 

How We Build Strong Premises Liability Cases

Preserving Video Surveillance

Commercial properties usually have cameras, but corporate managers are often quick to erase footage of your injury. We send prompt legal demands to preserve digital evidence before it disappears.

Dealing With Uncooperative Commercial Insurance Adjusters

Insurance companies will try to minimize your payout or claim you were distracted when you got hurt. We can handle the calls and negotiations with these aggressive adjusters to help protect your rights. 

Collaborating with Qualified Experts

We frequently collaborate with building inspectors and accident reconstruction professionals to demonstrate how the property owner violated local safety codes or standard maintenance procedures.

Trial-Ready Mindset

We treat your case like it is our only case. By preparing for trial from the very beginning, we negotiate from a position of strength and show insurance companies that we are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.