When most Louisiana residents hear the term "premises liability," they probably think that it is just legal jargon. While it is true that this term has a specialized meaning in the legal realm, the vagueness of the claim doesn't need to intimidate people who may have...
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Premises Liability
Are Louisianans responsible for injuries in their backyard pool?
Summer is here, and that means more people in Louisiana will be spending time in their backyard pools. Whether it is simply having the neighborhood children over for a swim or whether a homeowner is hosting a pool party for people of all ages, it is important to...
What are the basics of a premises liability claim?
When a Louisiana resident is injured on another person's property, that injured resident may be able to pursue legal options to attempt to recover financial compensation. Such a claim would fall under the area of "premises liability" law. So, what are the basics of a...
Dangerous property conditions lead to premises liability cases
It is not uncommon to see warning signs in stores and businesses in Louisiana that say "floor slippery" or "watch your step." After all, all property owners have a duty to protect people who come onto their property from getting injured, and you will see no greater...
Who is at fault for unsafe property conditions?
Many of our readers in Louisiana have probably been to a place where they were more than a little concerned about the safety of the premises. A store may have stairs without a handrail, for instance, or maybe a business has not installed the proper security measures...
Your slip and fall might come under premises liability law
When Louisiana residents go onto another person's property, it is usually under the assumption that the owner or the possessor has done everything possible and within their control to ensure that their property is safe from defects and issues that would result in...
Slips and falls increase in winter weather
While much is said about winter weather creating dangerous conditions for motorists on the road, not much attention is given to the injuries caused by people slipping and failing on another's property due to rain, ice or snow. An injury suffered on someone else's...
Don’t navigate an injury alone
Embarking on a journey through the legal system can be difficult and complicated for Louisiana residents, especially if they have been injured by someone else's negligence. What may have started out as a fun shopping trip with friends or a meal out with family can end...
Dog seriously injures 7 year old
Though dog is supposed to be man's best friend, they can also become one's worst enemy if they attack someone. This is especially true if the victim is a child who cannot get away from the attacking animal quickly enough. This is perhaps what happened in a recent...
Property owner’s liability to avoid slips and falls on stairs
Its natural for people to slip and fall-the laws of gravity apply to all of us after all. Some falls, however, can be more dangerous than others. The harder the surface is upon which a Louisiana resident falls and the farther the person is falling, the more likely...