New Orleans Slip and Fall Lawyers Help You Take Action

Long-standing Louisiana law firm offers trusted counsel for premises liability matters

Each year, slip and fall accidents change the lives of countless Americans forever. If you or someone you love is injured because of a hazardous or unsafe property condition, you may have grounds for a premises liability case. Located in New Orleans, Venezia & Associates (APLC) takes great pride in standing up for slip and fall injury victims. Our knowledgeable lawyers work quickly to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and help you file a premises liability claim against the property owner responsible for causing you harm.

What causes a slip and fall accident?

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury and death for older Americans. Yet slip and falls can affect anyone — young or old. When you visit the property of another person or party, you expect the premises to be free of hazards. Whether at the grocery store, a restaurant, a neighbor’s house, or a shopping mall, you shouldn’t have to worry about avoiding dangerous conditions. Some common examples of slip and fall cases we handle include:

• Food spills
• Uneven sidewalk
• Obstacle or debris laden walkways/floors
• Cracked pavement and parking lots
• Poorly lit stairwells
• Faulty handrails
• Liquid spills caused by leaky refrigeration or air conditioning units

Slip and fall accidents can cause catastrophic injuries including broken bones, lacerations, traumatic brain injuries, neck and spinal injuries, paralysis, and even death. If you or someone you love suffers injury while on the premises of another person or party, we want to hear your story. Our injury lawyers sympathize with your situation and work expeditiously to determine the best course of action to help you secure the fair compensation you need for your recovery.

How do you prove a slip and fall accident occurred?

Our litigation lawyers fight aggressively to help slip and fall victims obtain the maximum compensation for their injuries. If you suffer injury because of a condition existing in or on a merchant’s premise, according to Louisiana Revised Statute 9:2800.6, you must be able to prove the following:

• The condition presented an unreasonable risk of harm to you and a reasonable person would have foreseen that risk.
• The store owner either created or had actual or constructive notice of the condition that caused you damages, prior to the occurrence.
• The merchant failed to exercise reasonable care.

Throughout Louisiana, our firm has helped many slip and fall victims take action against negligent property owners. If a dangerous property condition causes you or a loved one harm, you can trust us to stand up for your rights and help you file a premises liability lawsuit in a timely manner.

New Orleans premises liability law firm advocates for victims

Venezia & Associates (APLC) provides compassionate and experienced legal support to victims of slip and fall accidents throughout Louisiana. Call (504) 486-3910 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case with a professional injury lawyer today.