Wet floors are one of the most common causes of slip and fall injuries in Louisiana — occurring in grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals, and other public spaces. Property owners are required to clean up spills promptly and warn customers of slippery surfaces with proper signage. When they fail to do so and someone is injured, they can be held liable for the full extent of those injuries.

Cracked sidewalks, uneven pavement, broken floor tiles, and raised thresholds are all common trip and fall hazards. Property owners are responsible for identifying and repairing these dangerous conditions in a timely manner. When they neglect their maintenance obligations and a visitor is injured, our attorneys build a strong case for full compensation.

Poorly lit parking lots, stairwells, and hallways significantly increase the risk of a slip and fall accident. When a property owner fails to maintain adequate lighting in areas accessible to the public, and someone is injured as a result, that owner may be held responsible for the victim’s medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Broken steps, missing handrails, loose carpeting on stairs, and slippery staircase surfaces create serious fall risks. Building codes require that stairways in commercial and residential properties meet specific safety standards. When a property owner violates these standards and a person is injured, our attorneys pursue every available avenue of compensation.

Grocery stores and retail establishments have a duty to keep their floors clean, dry, and free from hazards. Fallen merchandise, recently mopped floors, and leaking refrigeration units all create dangerous conditions. When a store fails to address these hazards in a reasonable time and a customer is injured, we pursue full compensation from the business and its insurer.

Restaurants and bars face unique slip and fall risks — spilled drinks, greasy kitchen floors near exits, and crowded spaces with poor lighting. These establishments owe a duty of care to every customer on their premises. When negligent maintenance or supervision causes a patron to be injured, our attorneys hold the establishment fully accountable.

Cracked or uneven pavement, potholes, missing curb cuts, and ice or standing water in parking lots and on sidewalks are common causes of serious falls. Depending on who owns and maintains the property, liability may fall on a business, a property management company, or a government entity. Our attorneys know how to identify the right responsible parties and pursue your claim effectively.

Active construction sites present numerous slip and fall hazards — debris on walkways, inadequate barricades, and unmarked elevation changes. Contractors and property owners have a legal obligation to protect both workers and members of the public from these dangers. When they fail to do so, our attorneys pursue claims against all responsible parties.

Hotels, resorts, and vacation properties must maintain their premises to a high standard of care for guests. Pool areas, lobbies, hallways, and exterior walkways are all common sites of slip and fall injuries at these properties. When a hotel’s negligence causes a guest to be injured, our attorneys work to recover compensation for all resulting losses.

Slip and fall accidents on government-owned property — such as courthouses, public parks, and government buildings — involve special procedural rules and shorter notice deadlines than standard personal injury claims. Our attorneys are experienced in navigating these requirements and ensuring your claim is filed correctly and on time.

As of July 1, 2024, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana. However, if your accident occurred on government property, special notice requirements may apply with much shorter deadlines. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.

To recover compensation in a Louisiana slip and fall case, you generally need to show that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, failed to fix it or warn visitors, and that this failure caused your injuries. Learn more about how fault is determined in Louisiana. Our attorneys investigate every aspect of your accident to build the strongest possible case.

Louisiana follows pure comparative fault, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for your fall — your total award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies often argue that victims were not paying attention or were wearing improper footwear. Our attorneys push back hard against these tactics to maximize your recovery.

Report the accident to the property owner or manager immediately and ask for a written incident report. Take photos of the hazardous condition, your injuries, and the surrounding area before anything is cleaned up or changed. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses. Seek medical attention even if you feel okay — some injuries appear days later. Then contact Mansfield Melancon as soon as possible so we can begin preserving critical evidence.

Nothing upfront. Our slip and fall lawyers work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. There are no upfront costs, no hourly fees, and no out-of-pocket expenses. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.

It depends on the complexity of your case. Many slip and fall claims settle within several months once liability is established and medical treatment is complete. Cases involving disputed liability or serious injuries may take longer. Learn more about the timeline of a personal injury case. We keep you informed throughout the process and never pressure you to accept a settlement before you are ready.

This is one of the most common defenses in slip and fall cases. Insurance companies are trained to shift blame onto injured victims to reduce their payout. Our attorneys gather surveillance footage, witness statements, and expert testimony to prove the property owner’s negligence and push back against these tactics aggressively.

Yes. If your injuries prevented you from working, you may be entitled to recover both past lost wages and future loss of earning capacity. Learn more about how lost wages are calculated in Louisiana. Our attorneys work with economic experts to fully document and maximize your income-related damages.