Lafayette Premises Liability Attorneys

Under Louisiana law, property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe premises for customers, guests, tenants and other lawful visitors. When dangerous conditions are ignored or left uncorrected, serious injuries can occur. However, there is no automatic right to compensation. A successful premises liability claim generally requires proof that the property owner or another responsible party acted negligently and that the negligence caused the injury.

At VeazeyFelder, LLC, we represent individuals who have suffered serious injuries on public and private property throughout Lafayette and South Louisiana. We also defend property owners, landlords and their insurers in premises liability litigation, providing our attorneys with valuable insight into how these claims are investigated, defended and resolved.

Whether your injuries resulted from a slip and fall, unsafe stairs, poor maintenance or another hazardous condition, we work to determine what happened, identify the responsible parties and pursue the compensation you deserve.

We Handle Premises Liability Claims Involving Many Types Of Property

Dangerous conditions can exist on almost any type of property. VeazeyFelder, LLC, represents individuals injured on both commercial and residential properties throughout Lafayette and South Louisiana, including:

• Hotels and motels
• Apartment complexes and residential rental properties
• Retail stores and shopping centers
• Grocery stores
• Banks and office buildings
• Restaurants, bars and casinos
• Parks, golf courses and recreational facilities
• Stadiums and entertainment venues
• Parking garages, parking lots and sidewalks

Premises liability claims often involve unsafe conditions such as wet floors, uneven walking surfaces, broken stairs or handrails, poor lighting, falling merchandise, building code violations, construction defects and neglected property maintenance. These accidents can result in serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, back and neck injuries, broken bones, shoulder and knee injuries, and other conditions requiring extensive medical treatment.

Our attorneys conduct a prompt and thorough investigation to preserve important evidence before it disappears. Depending on the circumstances, that may include photographs of the accident scene, surveillance footage, maintenance records, witness statements and expert analysis to determine how the dangerous condition developed and who may be legally responsible.

Some injuries occur because a property owner failed to provide reasonable security measures, resulting in assaults, robberies or other violent crimes. These cases—known as negligent security claims—involve unique legal issues. If you were injured because of inadequate security at an apartment complex, hotel, parking lot or other property, learn more about our Negligent Security representation and how these cases differ from traditional premises liability claims.

Experienced Representation In Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability claims often involve complex factual and legal issues. Property owners and insurance companies may argue that the dangerous condition did not exist long enough to be discovered, that the injured person was at fault or that the injuries were unrelated to the accident.

Our attorneys prepare every case as though it may ultimately be decided by a jury. We are skilled negotiators, but we are also experienced trial lawyers who are prepared to pursue litigation when a fair settlement cannot be reached. Throughout the process, we work closely with our clients to understand how the accident has affected their health, finances, employment and daily lives.

If you have been injured because of dangerous property conditions, contact VeazeyFelder, LLC, to schedule a consultation with an experienced Lafayette premises liability attorney.