Slip and Fall Accidents
Wet floors, uneven surfaces, loose carpeting, and other tripping hazards causing serious injuries.
Premises Liability Lawyer Serving Louisiana & Texas
Property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain safe conditions. When they fail to do so, serious injuries can occur.
We investigate property conditions and pursue claims against negligent owners.
Understanding Premises Liability
Premises liability claims arise when unsafe property conditions cause injury to visitors, tenants, or customers. Property owners and managers have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions and warn of known hazards.
When property owners fail to address dangerous conditions, innocent people suffer serious injuries that could have been prevented. These injuries often result from negligent maintenance, inadequate security, or failure to remedy known hazards.
Common Premises Liability Claims
Property hazards can take many forms, from slippery surfaces to inadequate security, each presenting serious risks to visitors and occupants.
Unsafe Stairways
Broken steps, missing handrails, inadequate lighting, and defective stairway construction.
Inadequate Lighting
Poorly lit parking lots, walkways, and building interiors creating dangerous conditions.
Negligent Security
Inadequate security measures leading to assaults, robberies, and other criminal acts.
Other Property Hazards
Property owners must address a wide range of potential hazards that can cause serious harm to visitors, customers, and tenants.
Structural Defects
Crumbling walls, deteriorating balconies, and unsafe building conditions
Swimming Pool Accidents
Inadequate fencing, lack of supervision, and dangerous pool conditions
Toxic Substances
Exposure to mold, asbestos, lead paint, and other hazardous materials
Dog Bites
Failure to control aggressive animals on the property
Falling Objects
Improperly secured items, falling merchandise, and overhead hazards
Compensation That May Be Available
Victims of premises liability accidents deserve full compensation for injuries caused by property owner negligence.
Economic or Special Damages
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation including surgery, hospitalization, and specialized spinal care
- Mobility aids and adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, home modifications, and assistive technology
- Lost income and future earning capacity when unable to return to work or previous occupation
- Long-term care costs including in-home nursing care and ongoing medical support
Non-Economic or General Damages
- Pain and suffering from chronic pain and physical limitations
- Loss of quality of life due to permanent disability and lifestyle changes
- Emotional distress related to loss of independence and life-altering changes
- Loss of consortium affecting marital relationships
Our Approach
We investigate property conditions and pursue claims against negligent owners with thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy.
Comprehensive Investigation
We document hazardous conditions, gather witness statements, review maintenance records, and secure photographic and video evidence of the dangerous property conditions.
Expert Testimony
We consult with safety experts, building inspectors, and industry professionals to establish property owner negligence and prove causation.
Aggressive Representation
We negotiate with insurance companies and property owners to secure maximum compensation, and we're prepared to take your case to trial if necessary.
Proving Property Owner Negligence
Duty of Care
Establishing that the property owner owed a duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors.
Breach of Duty
Proving the owner failed to address known hazards or conduct reasonable inspections.
Causation
Demonstrating that the dangerous condition directly caused your injuries.
Damages
Documenting the full extent of your physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Serving Louisiana & Texas
We represent premises liability victims throughout Louisiana and Texas, providing experienced legal representation to those injured by negligent property conditions.
Louisiana
- Shreveport
- Bossier City
- Natchitoches
- Monroe
- Alexandria
Texas
- Marshall
- Longview
- Tyler
- Texarkana
- East Texas
Speak With a Premises Liability Lawyer
Contact The Sartin Law Firm today for a free consultation. We will review your premises liability case, explain your legal rights, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
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Shreveport • Bossier City • Natchitoches • East Texas • Marshall, TX • Longview, TX
Wherever you've been injured, we're ready to help.