Baton Rouge Premises Liability Attorneys

Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle

Premises liability law applies to a wide range of scenarios you may encounter when visiting another person or company’s property. We are familiar with how to strategically approach many case types and can walk you through your legal options after an injury. 

Our team at Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys is prepared to assist you with claims involving:

• Slip and Falls. Someone tends to “slip and fall” because of a tripping hazard, slick surface, uneven flooring, or some other addressable defect. Spills at grocery stores and poorly maintained floors can both trigger liability if they are not cleaned up, fixed, or cordoned off after a considerable amount of time. 
• Dog Bites. In Louisiana, an animal’s owner is liable for dog bite-related injuries if they knew or should have known that their pet had a history of violent behavior (meaning they have bitten someone before) and failed to take steps to prevent another attack. 
• Negligent Security. A building or parking lot owner could be liable for an attack that occurs on their property if they knew the property had a history of crime yet failed to subsequently implement sufficient security measures, such as installing functioning locks or hiring a security guard. 

Recovering Compensation in a Louisiana Premises Liability Lawsuit

You should speak to a legal professional as soon as possible after sustaining injuries on someone else’s property. In Louisiana, you only have one year from the date of the accident to file a premises liability lawsuit, and you cannot recover damages if you attempt to file later. Should a premises liability incident result in death, qualifying family members have an additional year from the date of their loved one’s passing to pursue a wrongful death case. 

In a premises liability claim, you can potentially recover both monetary and non-monetary damages. The goal is to compensate you for the out-of-pocket expenses related to your injuries as well as the less quantifiable costs associated with your pain and suffering.

Our Baton Rouge premises liability lawyers will fight to recover full compensation for all losses, including:

Some premises liability claims will not require a trial and can be resolved through a monetary settlement. We will always work to get you the compensation you need as swiftly as possible, but our attorneys are always ready to go to court if the situation demands it. Either way, our priority is maximizing your recovery and putting you back on top.

Frequently Asked Questions about Premises Liability Claims in Louisiana

Can I Sue If I Was Injured While Trespassing in Louisiana?

It depends, but possibly. There are certain scenarios where property owners may still owe a trespasser a duty of care, particularly if the trespasser is a child. However, a trespasser will typically have a more challenging time prevailing in a premises liability claim, and, depending on the circumstances, they may be found partially liable for their injuries. For example, a dog owner may not necessarily be fully liable for injuries caused by a bite if the animal was properly secured in the owner’s yard and the victim was trespassing at the time of the attack. An attorney can help you determine liability and whether you can still recover damages if you suffered injuries while trespassing.

What Are Attractive Nuisances?

An attractive nuisance is a potentially dangerous feature of someone’s property that may compel a child to trespass and injure themselves. If a property owner was aware (or reasonably should have been aware) of the presence of an attractive nuisance but did nothing to eliminate it, prevent access, or limit the possibility of injury, they may be liable for any resulting harm, even if the child was trespassing. 

Examples of attractive nuisances include:

• Swimming pools
• Fountains
• Dangerous dogs
• Wells
• Machines and large equipment

Get the quality legal care and peace of mind you deserve. Call (225) 230-3110 or contact us online today! We have offices in Baton Rouge and Gonzales.