When someone slips and falls in a private residence, they are likely to pursue compensation through homeowner’s insurance. It’s a very different story if you are hurt in a more public location, however. After a public slip and fall injury, you need to have the proper evidence available to recover damages, especially if your premises …
Look Out for These Common Slip and Fall Hazards
No one expects a quick trip to the gas station or a night out to a concert to end with a severe injury from a slipping accident, but it happens more often than you may realize. When walkways and staircases aren’t maintained by property owners, it’s only a matter of time before a visitor, employee, …
Don’t Make Any of These 5 Common Mistakes in a Slip and Fall Case
Something as simple as a slip and fall accident can leave you dealing with long-term pain and mobility issues. When bills are piling up but you can’t return to work because of your injury, a lawsuit against the negligent party who caused the accident may be the best way to protect yourself financially. Without the …
How Building Code Violations Affect a Slip and Fall Case
Every parish or state enacts various regulations for how buildings should be constructed and maintained to keep people safe. When building codes are ignored by a negligent property owner, customers or visitors can sustain serious injuries in an accident like a slip and fall. Knowing which specific local or statewide Louisiana code was violated is …