New Orleans Slip-and-Fall Lawyer

Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere, from supermarkets and restaurants to office buildings and sidewalks throughout New Orleans.

When property owners fail to maintain safe conditions, innocent visitors can suffer serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment and time away from work.

If a property owner’s negligence caused your slip and fall injuries, contact Smiley Injury Law. During a free consultation, a New Orleans slip and fall lawyer from our team will evaluate your case and explain your legal options. We fight to recover the full compensation our clients deserve for their financial losses and personal suffering.

Contact us today for a free consultation and let us advocate for your rights.

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Compensation for Slip and Falls in New Orleans, Louisiana

Louisiana law allows you to seek compensatory damages to address your immediate and long-term needs after a slip and fall accident.

Louisiana law recognizes different types of damages available to injury victims, and our New Orleans slip and fall lawyer team works diligently to pursue the compensation you deserve.

Economic Damages

The economic damages in a slip and fall encompass the financial losses you’ve experienced as a direct result of your accident. Our attorney team meticulously reviews all your financial records to ensure we don’t overlook any recoverable costs.

Slip and fall injury victims may recover relevant monetary losses, such as:

• Medical Expenses: All costs related to your treatment, including emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, medications, and ongoing therapy. We also pursue compensation for future medical needs if your injuries require long-term care or additional procedures.
• Lost Income: Income you’ve missed due to your inability to work while recovering from your injuries. We calculate not only your current lost earnings but also any reduction in your future earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or working at full capacity.
• Property Damage: Compensation for any personal belongings damaged in the accident, such as clothing, jewelry, eyeglasses, or portable electronic devices. While these amounts may seem minor compared to medical bills, they’re still legitimate expenses that property owners should cover.

We calculate these damages by meticulously documenting specific dollar amounts from your bills, receipts, and financial records.

Recovery of economic damages not only helps address the immediate financial burden your accident has created but also provides a sense of security for future expenses related to your injuries, relieving you of additional stress during your recovery.

Non-Economic Damages

The non-economic damages in a slip and fall claim compensate for the intangible losses that significantly impact your quality of life. These damages acknowledge that slip and fall accidents cause more than just financial hardship—they can profoundly alter how you experience daily life. Our New Orleans slip and fall attorneys work to quantify these personal losses and pursue fair compensation on behalf of our clients. Depending on the circumstances of your fall, non-economic damages can include:

• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical discomfort and emotional distress you’ve endured since your accident. We consider both the intensity of your pain and how long you’ve suffered, including any chronic pain that may continue affecting your life.
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Damages for your inability to participate in activities you previously enjoyed, whether that’s playing sports, gardening, or simply walking without pain. We help demonstrate how your injuries have limited your ability to find joy in everyday experiences.
• Emotional Distress: Compensation for psychological impacts such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress that can develop after a traumatic slip and fall accident. Mental health consequences are just as real as physical injuries and deserve appropriate compensation.

Non-economic damages acknowledge that your slip and fall accident has affected more than just your bank account—it has impacted your overall well-being and happiness.

To help us understand the full scope of these damages so they can be valued appropriately, our attorneys consult with your treating physicians, economists, vocational rehabilitation specialists, and healthcare professionals in our network.

Filing a Wrongful Death Action for a Slip and Fall

When a slip and fall results in a tragic death, Louisiana law allows specific family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2 establishes a strict hierarchy for who can file:

• The surviving spouse and/or children of the deceased.
• If there is no surviving spouse or child, the surviving parents may file.
• If there are no surviving parents, the surviving siblings may file.
• If there are no surviving siblings, the surviving grandparents may file.

Our compassionate New Orleans slip and fall lawyer team understands the emotional difficulty of these cases and works sensitively with families while aggressively pursuing the compensation they need during such a challenging time. Now is the time to grieve and make final arrangements. Let us handle the legal aspects so you can prioritize taking time with your family and for yourself.

Slip and Fall Injuries

Depending on the nature of the incident, slip and falls can result in minor to severe and catastrophic injuries. The severity of your injuries depends on factors such as how you fell, the surface on which you landed, and your age and overall health.

Our attorneys work with medical professionals to fully document the severity of your injuries and their impact on your life.

Common injuries resulting from a slip and fall include the following:

• Broken bones, especially in the wrists, hips, and ankles
• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries, including herniated discs and paralysis
• Soft tissue injuries, including sprains and strains
• Lacerations and bruising
• Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
• Knee and leg injuries
• Internal injuries from severe impacts

Even injuries that initially seem minor can develop into serious long-term problems requiring ongoing medical care. Some slip and fall victims don’t realize the full extent of their injuries until days or weeks after the accident.

Our slip and fall attorneys emphasize the importance of seeking immediate medical attention and following up with healthcare providers to ensure proper documentation of all injuries.

Our New Orleans Slip and Fall Lawyer Team Fights for Injury Victims

Insurance companies often use specific tactics to minimize or deny valid slip and fall claims to protect their profits. Their adjusters may try to settle your claim for less than it is worth. At Smiley Injury Law, we counter these tactics to protect our clients’ right to fair compensation.

At Smiley Injury Law, we have extensive experience dealing with these tactics and have implemented effective strategies to counter them:

• Questioning the Severity of Your Injuries: Insurers may claim your injuries aren’t as serious as you report or suggest they’re unrelated to the accident. We work with medical professionals to provide comprehensive documentation of your condition and its connection to the fall.
• Blaming You for the Accident: Insurance adjusters often try to shift responsibility to the victim by claiming you were distracted, intoxicated, or somehow contributed to your own injuries. We gather evidence to demonstrate the property owner’s negligence and your lack of fault.
• Offering Quick, Low Settlements: Insurers frequently make initial offers that seem reasonable but fall far short of covering your actual damages. We carefully calculate all your losses before considering any settlement offers.
• Delaying Claim Processing: Insurance companies may drag out the claims process, hoping you’ll become desperate and accept a lower settlement. We maintain pressure on insurers to resolve claims promptly while building the strongest possible case.
• Denying Coverage Entirely: Some insurers claim the accident doesn’t fall under their policy coverage or that their insured isn’t liable for your injuries. We thoroughly review all applicable insurance policies and liability issues to ensure you receive proper compensation.

When liable insurers refuse to make reasonable settlement offers for your injuries and damages, Smiley Injury Law is prepared to take your case to court.

Our New Orleans slip and fall lawyer team has a proven track record of success in litigation and won’t hesitate to pursue your case through trial when necessary.

Trust an Experienced New Orleans Slip and Fall Lawyer

Don’t allow a slip and fall accident to completely derail your life while property owners and their insurance companies try to avoid responsibility.

We offer free consultations to individuals who have suffered slip and fall injuries. These consultations allow you to discuss your case with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your claim and explain your legal options without any financial obligation.

Time is critical in slip and fall cases because evidence can disappear, witnesses may forget important details, and Louisiana’s statute of limitations sets strict deadlines for filing claims. Don’t wait to speak to a qualified legal professional.

Call  (504) 385-0246  for a free consultation with an experienced New Orleans slip and fall lawyer at Smiley Injury Law. We’re ready to fight for your rights and help you obtain the compensation that represents the full value of your claim.

Contact us today for a free consultation and let us advocate for your rights.

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201 St Charles Ave Ste 2500
New Orleans LA, 70170

Phone: (504) 788-1319
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