Protecting Your Rights After a Premises Accident
If you have suffered a sudden injury due to a property owner's negligence, you need a New Orleans slip and fall injury lawyer who understands the unique landscape of our city. From the historic, uneven flagstones of the French Quarter to the high-traffic, slick floors of CBD office towers, hazards are everywhere.
At Justin Reese Law Group, we provide the relentless representation required to hold negligent property owners accountable and recover the maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Property owners know how to protect themselves. You need someone who knows how to fight back.
Why You Need an Aggressive Slip & Fall Lawyer in New Orleans
Louisiana premises liability law — specifically Louisiana Revised Statute 9:2800.6 — places a heavy burden of proof on the injured party. This is not a simple case of "I fell and I'm hurt." You must prove a specific set of elements, and the clock starts ticking the moment the accident occurs.
Under Louisiana R.S. 9:2800.6, You Must Prove:
To win a claim against a merchant or property owner in Louisiana, all three of these elements must be established:
- Unreasonable Risk of Harm — The condition presented an unreasonable risk of harm to persons on the premises.
- Notice — The merchant either created the condition, or had actual or constructive notice (knew or should have known about it).
- Failure to Act — The merchant failed to exercise reasonable care to protect against the hazard.
This is exactly why having an experienced New Orleans slip and fall lawyer is critical. We immediately move to secure surveillance footage, witness statements, and maintenance logs before they disappear.
Common Slip & Fall Injuries We Handle
A fall is rarely "just a fall." The impact of a human body hitting a concrete sidewalk or a hard tile floor can be catastrophic — and the injuries often don't reveal their full severity until days later.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Often caused by the back of the head striking the ground during a slip. TBI can result in long-term cognitive impairment, memory loss, and personality changes that impact every area of life.
Spinal Cord Damage
Slipped discs and fractured vertebrae from fall impact can lead to chronic radiating pain, limited mobility, or permanent paralysis requiring lifelong medical care.
Hip & Pelvis Fractures
Especially common and dangerous for older residents — hip fractures frequently require surgery and extended rehabilitation, and can dramatically reduce a person's independence.
Wrist & Arm Fractures
Resulting from the natural instinct to break a fall — these fractures can range from minor breaks to complex multi-bone injuries requiring surgical intervention and months of physical therapy.
Soft Tissue Tears
Severe ligament damage in the knees and ankles from sudden twisting or impact — injuries that are often invisible on initial X-rays but cause significant long-term pain and instability.
Shoulder Injuries
Rotator cuff tears and shoulder dislocations from bracing against a fall — often requiring surgical repair and extended rehabilitation before any return to normal function.
Seek Care Immediately — Then Call Us
If you are injured, seek medical attention right away. Prompt documentation is the backbone of your legal claim. The longer you wait, the easier it is for the property owner's insurance company to argue your injuries weren't caused by the fall. These local facilities can help.
University Medical Center (UMC)
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112 — the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, equipped to handle severe fall-related injuries including TBI and spinal cord damage.
Tulane Medical Center
1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112 — providing advanced neurological and orthopedic care essential for slip and fall injury recovery and long-term treatment planning.
Ochsner Baptist
2700 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115 — a trusted community hospital serving Uptown, Mid-City, and surrounding neighborhoods with comprehensive emergency and orthopedic services.
Where Slip & Fall Accidents Happen in New Orleans
New Orleans is a city of unmatched character — but its aging infrastructure and heavy tourism create a perfect storm for premises liability accidents. As your dedicated slip and fall lawyer, we focus on local details: the specific building codes, the weather patterns that lead to indoor tracking of rainwater, and the common maintenance failures found across Orleans Parish.
French Quarter & Bourbon Street
Uneven centuries-old flagstone sidewalks, spilled drinks in crowded bars, and poorly lit entryways are constant threats to pedestrians — locals and tourists alike. These accidents often involve complex liability between property owners and the city.
Canal Street Shopping Corridors
High-volume retail stores frequently fail to clear spills or place wet floor signs promptly during the city's frequent rain showers — a chronic and entirely preventable source of serious injuries.
Central Business District (CBD)
Polished marble floors in office lobbies and parking garages near Poydras Street become dangerously slick when wet — and building managers have a legal duty to address these conditions immediately.
Supermarkets & Big Box Stores
Locations along S. Claiborne Ave or near Chef Menteur Highway frequently see accidents involving leaking refrigeration units or fallen merchandise — hazards that staff are legally obligated to address promptly.
Hotels & Convention Area
Large hotel complexes near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center can have hazardous stairwells, slippery pool decks, or unmarked wet floors that create serious liability for hotel operators.
Restaurants & Entertainment Venues
From Frenchmen Street music clubs to Magazine Street dining, food and beverage spills on hardwood and tile floors are among the most common and overlooked premises hazards in the city.
What to Do Immediately After a Slip & Fall in New Orleans
The steps you take in the minutes and hours after a fall can make or break your legal claim. Property owners and their insurance companies begin building their defense immediately — you need to protect yourself just as fast.
Seek Medical Care First
Your health is the priority. Go to an ER or urgent care immediately — even if you feel "okay." Adrenaline masks pain, and injuries like TBI and spinal damage often don't show symptoms for days. A same-day medical record protects both your health and your claim.
Photograph Everything
Take photos of exactly what caused you to fall — liquid, hole, broken flooring, missing signage, poor lighting. Photograph your injuries, your clothing, and the surrounding area from multiple angles. This visual evidence is irreplaceable.
Report to Management
Report the accident to the store manager, building manager, or property owner. Insist on a written incident report and request a copy. Do not sign any statements or admit any fault at the scene.
Get Witness Information
If anyone witnessed the fall or the hazardous condition, collect their name and phone number before they leave. Eyewitness testimony can be the deciding factor in a disputed premises liability case.
Directions to Justin Reese Law Group
Office Address: 320 Huey P Long Ave., Suite 200, Gretna, LA 70053 — conveniently located just across the river from downtown New Orleans, easily accessible from the Westbank, the East, and the CBD.
From Downtown New Orleans (CBD)
- Take the Crescent City Connection (US-90 Business West) across the Mississippi River.
- Take the exit toward Huey P Long Ave / Gretna.
- Continue onto the Westbank Expressway frontage road.
- Turn right onto Huey P Long Ave. Our office is at 320 Huey P Long Ave., Suite 200 on your right.
From Metairie / Kenner
- Take I-10 East toward New Orleans.
- Follow signs for the Westbank / US-90 W.
- Cross the Crescent City Connection.
- Exit toward Huey P Long Ave / Gretna and turn right onto Huey P Long Ave.
From the Lower Westbank
- Take the Westbank Expressway (US-90 Business East) toward Gretna.
- Exit at Huey P Long Ave.
- Turn left onto Huey P Long Ave under the expressway.
- Our office is at 320 Huey P Long Ave., Suite 200 on your left.
New Orleans Slip & Fall FAQ
First, seek medical care immediately. Second, take photos of exactly what caused you to fall — liquid, hole, uneven rug, or missing signage. Third, report the accident to the manager but do not sign any statements or accept blame. Finally, contact Justin Reese Law Group to handle all communications with the insurance company before you say anything that could hurt your claim.
The value of a claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the clarity of the property owner's negligence, and the impact on your ability to work and live your life. Compensation typically covers medical bills, future rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. We evaluate every dimension of your loss before recommending a settlement.
Yes. Louisiana follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Even if you were 20% at fault — perhaps for being distracted — you can still recover 80% of your total damages. We fight to minimize your assigned percentage of fault to maximize your financial recovery. Never assume you don't have a case until we've reviewed the facts.
For incidents occurring after July 1, 2024, Louisiana's prescriptive period for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. While this is an improvement from the previous one-year rule, it is still a narrow window. Evidence fades and surveillance footage is often deleted within 30 days. Contact a slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Some cases settle within months, while complex litigation — particularly those involving disputed liability or serious injuries — can take over a year. At Justin Reese Law Group, our goal is to move your case as quickly as possible without sacrificing the value of your settlement. We keep you informed every step of the way.
Contact a New Orleans Slip & Fall Lawyer Today
Don't let a property owner's carelessness dictate your future. If you've been hurt, you need a legal advocate who is deeply rooted in the New Orleans community and has the tenacity to win. Justin Reese Law Group is ready to fight for you — free consultation, no fees unless we win.
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