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Slip & Fall in Louisiana

Slip and fall injuries on someone else's property fall under Louisiana premises liability law. When a store or property owner's negligence causes a fall, you may have a claim.

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2 years

'Prescriptive period' 2 years as of 2024-07-01 (was 1 year — a major recent change). Uses civil-law terminology.

How fault works

Pure comparative negligence (civil-law 'delictual' actions)

Property owners in Louisiana owe visitors a duty of reasonable care, and a fall caused by a hazard like a wet floor or a broken step may support a claim. Louisiana's pure comparative negligence rule means that even if you are found partly responsible — for instance, for not noticing a warning sign — you can still recover, reduced by your share of fault. These premises claims fall under Louisiana's two-year prescriptive period, the civil-law deadline that took effect July 1, 2024 and replaced the old one-year rule. Because evidence like surveillance footage and incident reports can disappear quickly, acting early helps. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed Louisiana attorney experienced in premises liability.

What a connected attorney can do

  • Investigate what happened and identify who is responsible
  • Deal with the insurance companies so you don't have to
  • Track the 2 years filing deadline so you never miss it
  • Pursue the compensation you're actually owed

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Frequently asked questions

Can I recover if I didn't see a warning sign before I fell?

Possibly. Louisiana's pure comparative negligence rule allows recovery even when you share some fault, reducing your award by your percentage rather than barring it. An independent attorney matched through FaultFreeClaims can assess the property owner's responsibility.

What is the deadline for a slip and fall claim in Louisiana?

Premises claims follow the two-year prescriptive period effective July 1, 2024, up from one year. Preserving evidence and connecting with a licensed attorney early can make an important difference.

Can I recover if the accident was partly my fault?

Louisiana follows this rule: Pure comparative negligence (civil-law 'delictual' actions). Because the answer depends on the details, it's worth talking to an attorney who knows Louisiana law before assuming you have no case.

Does it cost anything to get connected?

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.

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