Baton Rouge Premises Liability Attorney
Have You Been Injured on Someone Else's Property?
Individuals who have suffered injury on the property of another person are protected under premises liability law. For example, you may be able to seek compensation for injuries that resulted from an accident in a park, on a sidewalk or in a parking lot. Property owners are held responsible under the law to make sure their land is maintained and kept in a way that promotes the safety of anyone who visits.
In order for an injury victim to be successful and recover compensation through a premises liability claim, he or she must be able to prove several key factors. Without the help of a Baton Rouge injury attorney, victims will have a challenging time negotiating through the complex legal issues involved with a claim, and they may not be able to recover compensation.
Help from a Baton Rouge Injury Lawyer
Over a million Americans are injured in slip and fall accidents every year, according to a study by the Center for Disease Control. Slip and fall accidents are the main type of premises liability accidents that occur, and are the number one cause of emergency room visits as well. If you have suffered injury in a slip and fall or another type of accident on another person's property, contact The Layfield Law Firm, LLC for the legal support you need.
The Layfield Law Firm, LLC personal injury firm provides high-quality legal services on a personal level to victims of premises liability accidents. The Layfield Law Firm, LLC will help prove the defendant in your case is indeed in possession of the premises, and will gather the necessary evidence to prove that they were in control of the premises at the time of your accident. Premises liability claims do not apply for individuals who were trespassing when they were injured. The Layfield Law Firm will help prove you were legally allowed to be on the premises.
The last and most important part of a premises liability claim is proving that the defendant failed their duty to safely maintain the premises. You can find the legal help and representation you need when you contact The Layfield Law Firm, LLC about your injuries. The Layfield Law Firm fights aggressively for the compensation their clients deserve and will not give up on your case.
Looking to file a claim? Contact a Baton Rouge premises liability attorney at The Layfield Law Firm, LLC today to get started!
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Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 225-283-1374 today!
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Is adoption a long process?
Each adopted child has different circumstances. There are several types of adoptions that could take place, including a stepparent adoption, a private adoption or a standard adoption. Each has its own specific challenges. With the help of my firm, we will speed the process through the system as quickly as we can so that you can begin your new family and move forward with starting life together.
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How will custody of my child be decided?It is possible for you and your spouse to come to a decision regarding child custody without the court intervening.
However, if you and your spouse cannot come to a custody terms agreement, the court will decide for you, and will look at the following:
- the child's gender and age;
- the child's mental and physical health;
- the child's relationship with each parent;
- the parents' respective lifestyles;
- each parent's ability to provide basic necessities for the child, including shelter, food, and clothing; and
- the child's preference (if they are of a certain age).
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How will child support be calculated?Child support is calculated differently depending on the state one resides in, but the general factors taken into consideration by the court when calculating payments include:
- the standard of living of the child prior to the divorce;
- the ability to pay of the parent giving child support;
- the specific needs of the child, including their food, clothing, and educational costs; and
- the needs and income of the custodial parent (the parent with primary custody of the child).
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Should I take a settlement offer?
It is never a good idea to settle an insurance claim before speaking with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney that has experience with injury accident cases. Insurance companies have tactics they use to deny claims, redirect fault, and withhold available compensation. An insurance claim can be a complicated process and insurance adjusters can be intimidating to accident victims. An insurance company may assert that the injuries are not as serious as claimed, and attempt to settle quickly for a low amount.
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How long will the divorce process take?
The length of your divorce proceedings will depend on different factors, which include how long it takes to serve divorce papers to your spouse, whether your spouse is willing to waive their rights to service and notice of trial, whether you have minor children from the marriage and legal delays. Typically, it will take 20 to 40 days to receive a divorce judgment from the court after papers have been served. If your spouse decides to waive his or her rights to service and notice of trial, the judgment can come swiftly. It is important to note that a judgment does not become finalized until the 30-day "appeals" window has ended.
Another important point to note is that you must be living separately from your spouse for six months (or longer if there are minor children from the marriage) before being able to file a petition, unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as your spouse committed a felony. Securing an attorney for legal representation may result in your divorce process being resolved much faster than you attempting to navigate the proceedings on your own.