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Slip and fall cases in Louisiana are governed by a specific statute: Louisiana Revised Statute 9:2800.6, the merchant liability law. This statute requires you to prove three things: a condition on the premises presented an unreasonable risk of harm, the merchant either created the condition or had actual or constructive notice of it before your fall, and the merchant failed to exercise reasonable care to remedy the condition.
Constructive notice means the dangerous condition existed for such a period of time that the merchant should have discovered it through the exercise of ordinary care. This is where many slip and fall cases are won or lost — proving how long the hazard existed. Branch Law works with investigators to obtain surveillance footage, maintenance logs, and inspection records that establish the timeline. The longer a wet floor, broken tile, or uneven surface went unaddressed, the stronger your case.
Kenner's mix of commercial, retail, and airport-adjacent properties creates numerous premises liability hazards. The Esplanade mall and surrounding shopping centers see heavy foot traffic and frequent spills in food court areas, restrooms, and entryways during rain. The Williams Boulevard retail corridor from Veterans Boulevard to Airline Drive includes grocery stores, restaurants, and strip malls where wet floors, uneven parking lots, and poor lighting contribute to falls.
Louis Armstrong International Airport's terminal areas, parking garages, and rental car facilities present unique premises liability situations — the airport authority, airlines, concession operators, and maintenance contractors may each bear separate responsibility. The Rivertown district's older sidewalks and walkways create trip hazards during the city's frequent festivals and events. Kenner's flat terrain means poor drainage is common, creating standing water in parking lots and building entryways that property owners must address.
Fall injuries are often more serious than people expect. Broken hips, wrist fractures, traumatic brain injuries from striking your head, herniated discs, and torn ligaments can require surgery, months of rehabilitation, and permanent lifestyle changes. Under Louisiana law, you can recover compensation for medical treatment at Ochsner Medical Center — Kenner or other facilities, future medical costs, lost wages during recovery, diminished earning capacity if your injury is permanent, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Louisiana's modified comparative fault rule applies to premises liability cases as well. If the property owner argues you were partially at fault — for example, by not watching where you were walking — your recovery may be reduced. Branch Law builds your case to counter these arguments with evidence of the property owner's negligence.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Under Louisiana Revised Statute 9:2800.6, you must prove a dangerous condition existed, the property owner knew or should have known about it, and they failed to fix it. Branch Law obtains surveillance footage, maintenance logs, and inspection records to build this proof.
Two years from the date of your injury for accidents occurring on or after July 1, 2024. However, surveillance footage from stores and businesses is typically overwritten within 30 to 90 days. Contact Branch Law immediately to preserve this critical evidence.
Property owners commonly try to shift blame to the victim. Louisiana's comparative fault law may reduce your recovery but does not eliminate it unless you are 51 percent or more at fault. Branch Law counters these arguments with evidence that the hazard was unreasonable and the owner failed to act.
Yes. Louis Armstrong International Airport premises fall under the same Louisiana premises liability laws. Multiple parties may be liable depending on where you fell — the airport authority, an airline, a concession operator, or a maintenance contractor.
The value depends on injury severity, medical costs, and the strength of evidence showing the property owner's negligence. Fall cases involving broken bones, head injuries, or herniated discs can result in significant settlements. Branch Law evaluates your case for free.
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