Individuals who experience slip and fall injuries because of another person’s negligence, or in an accident on someone else’s property, may take legal action through a premises liability lawsuit in many cases. Accident attorneys in Baton Rouge will do research to determine if the fall was caused by poor conditions on the property, including improper maintenance, upkeep, or a negative resident or visitor interaction on the premises. The responsibility of the property owner depends on the standard of care owed to the injured person, which is based on the reason for their presence on the property. For example, an invitee is owed a duty of care, but a trespasser may not be owed that same duty. Homeowners’ insurance may cover these types of injuries depending on the individual policy. The Baton Rouge accident lawyers at Miller Law Firm understand how to build a case for negligence and have experience determining requested damage values based on loss to be reflected in settlements and awards supported by medical, rehabilitative, and disability documentation.
Many slip and fall injuries occur during work hours at a place of employment. In those cases, the Louisiana Workforce Commission has a specific process to be undertaken when a person becomes injured on the job, necessitating a workers’ compensation claim for monetary damages. The Baton Rouge accident law firm of Miller Law Firm will determine case actions based on the injury and venue, and assist victims toward a comprehensive damage award.
Slip and fall accidents also contribute to the medical and rehabilitative expenses that victims and families face each year. According to the CDC, slip and fall injuries are the leading causes of injury and accidental death among elderly Americans ( people 65 and older). Serious injury, including broken bones or head injury, occurs in one out of five falls. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, and falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
