Premises Liability

Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans Premises Liability Lawyer:

Slip and fall, swimming pool accidents, inadequate security

Whether a property is public, commercial, or private, the owner or manager is responsible for maintaining it in a reasonably safe condition. Spills in grocery store aisles should be cleaned up promptly, hazardous sidewalks should be repaired, swimming pools should be properly supervised, and adequate security should be provided in apartment buildings, office complexes, parking lots, and stairwells.

When a visitor to a supermarket slips and falls, or a pedestrian trips on the broken sidewalk, when a visitor to a construction site falls into an unmarked excavation or a child drowns in a motel swimming pool because the gate was not locked, the injured person or family may be entitled to compensation through a premises liability claim.

At James L. Arruebarrena, L.L.C., our New Orleans lawyers assist clients with claims for sexual assault stemming from inadequate security, dog bite injuries, and trip/slip and fall accidents. Lead attorney Jim Arruebarrena has fifteen years of experience in recovering compensation for our clients, and is able to call on top experts and professionals to present compelling cases in Louisiana state and federal courts.

Dog bite injuries

Dog bites are generally covered under the same homeowners or business liability insurance policies that cover slip and fall and other premises-related claims. If you or your child was bitten by a dog, the owner or handler is responsible for the injury.

Work-related slip and fall accidents

If your accident was work-related, there may be a slip and fall or other premises liability claim in addition to workers' compensation. Did an outside contractor fail to put up signs warning of a slippery floor? Did the general contractor on the site where you worked as a sub-contractor fail to provide rails around dangerous walkways, leading to your fall and back injury?

We serve clients throughout the Louisiana Gulf Coast, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houma, Kenner, and New Iberia. If you would like to discuss a possible premises liability claim with attorney Jim Arruebarrena, contact our New Orleans office to arrange a free and confidential consultation and case evaluation.