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Slip and fall accidents are among the most common personal injury cases in New Orleans. Poorly maintained commercial properties throughout Tremé, Central City, Gentilly, and the Lower Ninth Ward, crumbling infrastructure and uneven sidewalks across the city's older neighborhoods, and negligent property management across Orleans Parish create injury risks every day. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises. Louisiana's 1-year prescriptive period makes acting immediately essential. TopDog fights to get you every dollar you deserve.
From poorly maintained commercial properties on South Claiborne and Broad Street to crumbling sidewalks and uneven streets throughout the Tremé, Central City, and New Orleans East — we know where dangerous conditions accumulate in New Orleans and who is responsible for them. University Medical Center treats serious fall injuries from our communities regularly. Those accidents cause real damage to New Orleans families and we fight to get injured people the care and money they deserve.
Property owners and their insurers across Orleans Parish often use delay, deny, and lowball tactics and try to shift blame onto the injured person. Louisiana's 1-year prescriptive period means they count on time running out. City of New Orleans or RTA property falls may require specific notice procedures. We know how to leverage the justice system in Orleans Parish courts to fight back.
IMPORTANT LOUISIANA LEGAL INFORMATION — SLIP AND FALL
Prescriptive Period: 2 years from the date of injury for incidents on or after July 1, 2024 (La. Civ. Code Art. 3493.1). For incidents before July 1, 2024, the 1-year prescriptive period applies.
Government Property: Claims against state or government entities may be subject to a $500,000 damages cap (La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5106). Notice requirements for government entity claims vary by entity — act immediately if government property was involved.
Merchant Liability Act (La. Rev. Stat. § 9: 2800.6): Must prove that 1) the condition created a foreseeable, unreasonable risk of harm, 2) Merchant had created or had actual or constructive notice of the condition prior to the injury and 3) Merchant failed to to exercise reasonable care to fix it.
Pure Comparative Fault: Louisiana follows pure comparative fault. You can recover even if partly at fault — award reduced by your fault percentage.
Document Immediately: Evidence of the dangerous condition can disappear fast. Photographs, witness statements, and incident reports are critical.
This is a brief summary of commonly applied laws in the jurisdiction. There are often different laws that apply to different circumstances. Once you hire TopDog, your attorney will advise you on the applicable laws.
Insurance companies for property owners may make early low offers and often use delay, deny, and lowball tactics. Louisiana's 1-year prescriptive period means they count on time running out before you act. TopDog fights for the full recovery — immediately.
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Call us or fill out our form — getting started takes about 5 minutes. Tell us what happened. We'll review your information and get back to you fast to discuss your case. No pressure.
Get medical attention and document everything — your health comes first. Keep records of every doctor visit, every bill, every day you missed work or could not do what you normally do.
Do not talk to insurance without us. They may use delay, deny, and lowball tactics from the moment you pick up the phone. Anything you say can be used to reduce what you are owed. Let TopDog handle them.
Time Is Critical
In Louisiana you have only 1 year from the date of injury. Evidence of the dangerous condition can disappear fast. Call TopDog now. This is a general summary — deadlines vary. Contact TopDog Law to confirm what may apply in your situation.
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