Slip and fall cases are a type of personal injury case. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have a valid slip and fall injury claim.

The negligence required in a slip and fall injury claim could be by an individual or a company. For example, in Louisiana, all places open to the public are required to provide a safe environment for anyone entering the premises. Slip and fall cases that involve the failure of the owner to provide reasonable safety and maintenance measures are also referred to as “premises liability cases.”

Proving Fault In Slip And Fall Injury Cases

Not all slip and fall accidents are the responsibility of the property owner. For the property owner to be liable, it must be proven that they were negligent. In order to do that, three things must be established:

1. The property was in a dangerous condition at the time of your visit,
2. The property owner knew or should have known of the unsafe condition, and
3. Your injury was caused by the hazardous condition.

There are several ways a property can be considered dangerous. Some examples include:

• Inadequate lighting
• Insufficient signage
• Lack of handrails
• Slippery or wet surfaces
• Damaged or uneven floors
• Hazards from construction

In Louisiana, compensation depends on the circumstances of each slip and fall case. Under the principle of comparative negligence, the actions of both the property owner and the victim are examined to determine their respective levels of fault. For example, a victim may be found to be 25% at fault for not reading a warning sign. In that situation, the property owner would still be responsible for 75% of the damages.

The types of compensation in slip and fall cases vary. Factors such as whether insurance is involved can also play a role. Some examples of damages a slip and fall lawyer might seek on your behalf include:

• Past or future medical bills
• Lost wages
• Loss in future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages

The Wimberly Law Firm: Trusted Mandeville, LA Slip And Fall Lawyers For More Than 40 Years

At the Wimberly Law Firm, we are familiar with the different types of compensation available in slip and fall cases and can guide you through the litigation process. Attorney Jesse L. Wimberly has dedicated his career to helping members of the Mandeville, LA community. He prides himself on serving each client’s individual needs and works tirelessly to maximize the payouts in each case.

Louisiana has a one-year statute of limitations in slip and fall cases, so it is important to seek legal help right away. There are no out-of-pocket costs to get started. The Wimberly Law Firm operates on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing for our legal services unless we recover money in your case.

Call us today at (985) 200-8466 to get started and we will take it from there. The initial consultation is free, so you have nothing to lose!