Common Causes

Understanding exactly how the accident occurred is crucial to protecting your legal rights and seeking compensation from the at-fault party who is ultimately responsible for your fall. In Louisiana slip and fall cases, injuries are often caused by:

  • Absent or insufficient lighting
  • Broken or missing handrails
  • Bunched up rugs and other unstable surfaces
  • Cluttered walkways or debris left in aisles
  • Elevation changes without warning signs
  • Improperly maintained elevators or escalators
  • Lack of signs or barriers around dangerous areas
  • Loose floorboards or tile
  • Potholes
  • Slippery spills left uncleaned
  • Uneven flooring