New Orleans draws millions of visitors every year. The French Quarter, the casino floors, the rooftop bars, the convention hotels, the music venues along Frenchmen Street. They are all designed to pull people in and keep them moving. When a wet floor, an unmarked step, a broken walkway, or poor lighting puts someone on the […]
Read more...After a slip and fall accident, one of the first questions you’ll face is: who is actually responsible for this? The answer depends on where the accident happened, what caused the hazard, and whether the person or business controlling the property met their legal obligation to keep it reasonably safe. Liability in slip and fall cases is […]
Read more...The call comes sooner than you expected. It’s been a week—maybe two—since your accident. You’re still in pain, still going to doctor’s appointments, still trying to figure out how serious your injuries actually are. And the other driver’s insurance adjuster is already on the phone with a settlement offer. On the surface, it sounds reasonable. It might cover your […]
Read more...You walked into a store, a restaurant, or another business, and there it was—a wet floor with no warning sign, or a sign that was placed too late or too far from the hazard to do any good. You slipped, you fell, and now you’re dealing with injuries, medical bills, and missed work. The question you’re asking is a […]
Read more...When people talk about personal injury settlements, they often focus on the concrete numbers—medical bills, lost wages, property damage. These are easy to quantify. But in many serious injury cases, the largest component of a fair settlement isn’t the bills at all. It’s pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages compensate you for something that doesn’t come with a receipt: the physical pain, emotional anguish, mental distress, and […]
Read more...One moment you’re shopping or grabbing a meal. The next, a slip and fall happens—you’re on the floor—in pain, embarrassed, and unsure what just happened or what to do next. Slip and fall accidents in stores, restaurants, and other businesses happen every day in Louisiana. They can cause serious injuries, from broken bones and torn ligaments to head trauma […]
Read more...What Happens if I Get Injured at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans? May 13, 2025 / Premises Liability The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, a part of the Audubon Nature Institute, attracts over 800,000 visitors per year from all over the world. With all of the fun that the zoo has to offer, however, […]
Read more...What Should I Do If I Get Injured At Louisiana’s Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge? July 4, 2024 / Premises Liability Louisiana’s Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge is a majestic building that once housed Louisiana’s State Legislature for decades. Built in the mid-19th century, Louisiana’s Old Capitol stands as a testament to the […]
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Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers was founded to protect the rights of accident victims in Louisiana. Since our founding, we have become a recognized leader in personal injury law, recovering tens of millions for our injured clients. Our legal team boasts decades of combined experience and is known for taking on complex catastrophic injury and accident cases.
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Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers serve injured clients throughout Louisiana. We have office locations in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Lafayette to better serve accident victims across the state, including Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and Lafayette Parish.