Destrehan Slip And Fall Lawyer

Slip and Fall Lawyer Destrehan, LA

If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property in Destrehan, you’re probably dealing with pain, missed work, and medical bills that keep climbing. All while the property owner’s insurance company tells you the accident was your fault. That’s a common response, but it doesn’t mean they’re right.

Our Destrehan, LA slip and fall lawyer at Kiefer & Kiefer has spent over 40 years representing injured victims across Louisiana, and we know exactly how these cases are defended, and how to overcome those defenses. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Why Choose Kiefer & Kiefer for Slip and Fall Cases in Destrehan, LA?

Experience With Louisiana Premises Liability Law

Slip and fall cases aren’t simple. Louisiana premises liability law requires proving that a hazard existed, that the property owner knew or should have known about it, and that they failed to act. Insurance companies and defense attorneys challenge every element of that. They’ll argue the hazard was open and obvious. They’ll say you weren’t watching where you were going. They’ll claim they had no notice of the dangerous condition.

Our personal injury lawyer in Destrehan, LA has been litigating these claims for over 40 years throughout Louisiana. Megan Kiefer, Nat Kiefer Jr., and Chris Short handle slip and fall cases at our firm. Megan Kiefer is a multi-year Super Lawyers honoree (2022, 2023, 2024) and a Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum inductee. Chris Short is a Tulane University Law School magna cum laude graduate. Our attorneys have been featured on Fox, WWLTV, WDSU, and CBS.

Proven Results in Slip and Fall Cases

The numbers speak for themselves. We secured a $2.25 million result for a client injured in a slip and fall requiring multiple surgeries, a $2 million recovery for a restaurant slip and fall caused by water on the floor, and a $1 million result for a slip and fall caused by a ceiling leak. We also tried a slip and fall case before a jury in Houma where our client, a janitor, fell on broken concrete at a school. The insurance company offered $90,000 at mediation. The jury awarded her over $850,000. Our clients have recovered millions of dollars in results like these, and we fight for every dollar.

Safety Engineers and Expert Witnesses on Our Side

Most law firms take slip and fall cases without knowing what it truly takes to win them. We work with safety experts and engineers who physically inspect the premises and provide professional opinions about whether the condition was dangerous and whether it met applicable codes. When a respected expert tells a jury or an insurance company that a floor surface, a stairwell, or a parking lot failed to meet safety standards, it changes the case entirely. We have obtained results against major corporations because we were willing to do this work.

No Fees Unless We Win

We handle every slip and fall case on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing to get started, and we only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you.

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“My experience with Keifer firm, and particularly Chris Short, is never less than the best. Every time I call with a quick question, Chris slows me down to warmly ask how I’m doing before we get down to answering the urgent question I’m asking with sage advice. I’m happy to have attorneys like those at Keifer in New Orleans.” — John R.

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Types of Slip and Fall Cases We Handle in Destrehan

We represent clients injured in all kinds of slip, trip, and fall accidents across Destrehan and St. Charles Parish. These incidents happen in a wide range of locations, and the circumstances of each one determine who is liable and how a claim is built.

• Grocery store and retail falls. Spilled liquids, freshly mopped floors with no signage, merchandise left in aisles — these are among the most common scenarios we see. Stores have a duty to inspect their premises regularly and to address known hazards promptly. When they don’t, they can be held accountable.
• Restaurant and bar falls. Wet floors near entrances, uneven surfaces, poor lighting in dining areas—food service establishments carry real liability when a customer is hurt. We recently settled a case for $2 million after our client slipped on water near a checkout area, injuring her back.
• Parking lot and sidewalk falls. Cracked pavement, potholes, broken curbs, and poor drainage all create hazardous conditions. Property owners are responsible for maintaining these areas, and in some cases, local government entities may also bear responsibility for defective public walkways.
• Stairwell and staircase falls. Broken handrails, uneven steps, poor lighting, and missing non-slip surfaces can cause severe injuries. We secured a $360,000 settlement for a stairwell trip and fall and a $350,000 result for a defective stair fall causing a leg fracture.
• Workplace and commercial property falls. Falls at commercial properties, office buildings, and worksites often involve both premises liability and other legal theories depending on the circumstances. These cases can be complex, but they are cases we handle regularly.
• Fatal fall injuries. When a fall causes a death, the family may have a wrongful death claim against the property owner. These cases require a different legal approach, and we handle them with the thoroughness and sensitivity that families in those situations need.

Louisiana Legal Requirements for Slip and Fall Cases

Louisiana’s premises liability law is governed primarily by La. R.S. § 9:2800.6, which applies specifically to merchants like grocery stores, retailers, restaurants, and similar businesses open to the public. Under this statute, a merchant has a duty to keep their floors and premises in a reasonably safe condition. To win a slip and fall claim against a merchant, a plaintiff must prove that the condition presented an unreasonable risk of harm, that the merchant knew or should have known of the condition, and that the merchant failed to exercise reasonable care.

That “knew or should have known” element is often the hardest to establish, and it’s where cases are won or lost. Evidence like security footage, maintenance logs, employee testimony, and incident reports all become critical. We move quickly to preserve that evidence before it disappears.

For falls on non-merchant property, Louisiana’s general negligence standard under La. C.C. Art. 2315 applies. The analysis is somewhat different, but the core obligation—that a property owner must act reasonably to prevent foreseeable harm—remains.

Louisiana’s comparative fault rules under La. C.C. Art. 2323 mean that even if you are found partially responsible for your fall, you can still recover compensation reduced by your percentage of fault. And under La. C.C. Art. 3492, you have one year from the date of your accident to file a claim. That deadline is firm.

What Damages Are Recoverable in a Destrehan Slip and Fall Case?

Slip and fall injuries range from fractures and torn ligaments to spinal injuries requiring surgery. The damages available depend on the severity of your injuries and how they’ve affected your life.

Economic damages include the concrete financial losses caused by the accident. Medical bills involving emergency room visits, imaging, surgical costs, physical therapy, and ongoing treatment. Lost wages if your injuries kept you out of work. Future lost income if your ability to work has been permanently affected. The cost of future medical care if your condition requires long-term treatment. These are calculated with specificity, and in serious cases we work with forensic economists and life care planners to document the full scope of your financial losses.

Non-economic damages cover what doesn’t appear on a bill. Pain and suffering. Emotional distress. Loss of enjoyment of activities you could do before the accident. Permanent scarring or disfigurement. Under Louisiana law, juries consider the nature and permanency of your injuries when evaluating these losses, and they can be substantial. The Louisiana Civil Code allows recovery for the full impact of your injuries on your daily life.

Punitive damages are generally not available in Louisiana slip and fall cases, but enhanced penalties may apply in specific circumstances — for example, where a property owner acted with gross recklessness or where an insurer acted in bad faith in handling your claim.

Our firm has secured results ranging from $170,000 for a gas station slip and fall causing a leg fracture to $2.25 million for a fall requiring multiple surgeries. What your case is worth depends on the facts — and we analyze all of them.

Contact Kiefer & Kiefer

If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident in Destrehan, don’t give a recorded statement to the insurance company before speaking with us. Evidence disappears fast in these cases; surveillance footage gets overwritten, floors get repaired, and witnesses become harder to find. The sooner you call, the better positioned we are to build your case.

We offer free consultations and work on a contingency basis. No fees unless we win. Contact us today to tell us what happened.