Slip and Fall and Premises Liability
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in the United States, one in five falls will cause severe injuries that negatively impact quality of life and lead to permanent disability. Slip-and-fall accident injuries can also be fatal.
Fall injuries can include any of the following:
Broken bones and arm or hip fractures
Head injuries
Deep cuts and lacerations
Bruises
Fear of falling again in the future which can interfere with daily life and engaging in normal activities
Philip B. Adams is a Louisiana premises liability attorney who can speak with you about your Louisiana premises liability accident and discuss your legal options for recovering compensation. When a premises liability accident happens, taking legal action for compensation can be very challenging, complicated, and stressful, especially when you are suffering from painful injuries or if you tragically lost a loved one.
Attorney Adams can investigate premises liability accidents and fight on behalf of victims to secure the total compensation they are entitled to from all liable parties.
Contact Attorney Adams for a complimentary initial meeting for your injury case.
Recoverable Damages from Your Louisiana Premises Liability Accident
Property owners have a duty to take care of their premises. Premises liability law is based on a legal concept in which a property owner is responsible for keeping their property free of perils so that visitors are not injured. As a result, property owners must take reasonable steps to ensure that visitors who enter their property are safe.
When property owners fail in their obligation and duty to keep their premises maintained, and without hazards that are dangerous to others, an individual who is harmed on that property can receive financial compensation for the totality of their losses.
Attorney Adams is devoted to fighting for fair compensation on behalf of victims of premises liability and slip-and-fall accidents. This compensation includes all of their current and future economic and non-economic losses.
Some of the most common damages that can be recovered in a premises liability/slip-and-fall accident injury case include
The cost of medical treatment and care in the past and present
The cost of medical treatment and care that may be necessary in the future
Lost income from time away from work
Property damage repairs and replacements
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Reduced earning capacity after disabling injuries
Wrongful death benefits if someone died
Miscellaneous intangible losses
Statute of Limitations for a Louisiana Premises Liability Accident
Slip-and-fall accidents can be much more than just an embarrassing experience with minimal physical bodily harm. It is essential to seek medical treatment after a slip-and-fall accident for an accurate diagnosis of any potential injuries that may be present. Then, starting the claims process soon after speaking with an attorney can be helpful to avoid running past time limitations.
Louisiana’s statute of limitations for slip-and-fall accident claims is only one year. Failing to begin the process early can lead to a forfeiture of rights to financial compensation should the one-year statute of limitations be missed. Due to the many steps involved in the claims process, victims should consider consulting with an attorney as soon as possible to assist in navigating the legal landscape.
Our Louisiana premises liability accident attorney at the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams offers complimentary initial consultations to assist you. After the signing of a contract, attorney Adams can begin gathering evidence to quickly build your case.
Speak to a Louisiana Premises Liability/Slip-and-Fall Accident Attorney Today
Attorney Adams is prepared and ready to assess your case and protect your rights to compensation. If you have questions about your legal options after a Louisiana slip-and-fall accident, contact the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams today for a free case evaluation.