Maurepas Slip and Fall Lawyer

Why Injured Residents Turn to a Maurepas Slip and Fall Attorney

A fall on someone else’s property can leave you with a broken bone, torn ligaments, or a head injury that keeps you out of work for weeks. Medical bills start arriving before you even know how serious the injury is, and the property owner or the owner’s insurer rarely steps in to help voluntarily.

A Maurepas slip and fall lawyer at Gauthier Amedee Injury Lawyers can change that balance. Our Maurepas personal injury lawyer Andre P. Gauthier has practiced law in Louisiana since 1992. Lee “Jody” Amedee III built his own trial background after serving as an Assistant District Attorney.

Together they understand how store owners, landlords, and insurance adjusters sometimes try to avoid paying what an injury may be worth. Our goal is to build the proof that the hazard existed, that it should have been fixed, and that you may be able to recover what the fall cost you.

Reach out and tell us what happened, and we can help you understand what happens next.

Where Falls Like Yours Usually Happen

Slip and fall claims come from more situations than most people expect, and the type of property often decides which rules apply to your case. Our slip and fall attorneys in Maurepas see claims arising from:

• Wet or freshly mopped floors in grocery stores and restaurants with no warning sign posted
• Broken or uneven steps at apartment complexes and rental properties
• Wet, cracked, or poorly maintained parking lots at retail stores and shopping centers
• Loose flooring, exposed cords, or dim lighting inside offices and public buildings
• Spilled products or debris left sitting in store aisles

These settings can involve different property owners and different proof rules, so the first step is often figuring out who actually controlled who actually controlled the area where you fell.

What You Must Prove Under Louisiana’s Merchant Liability Law

Louisiana does not make these cases easy. If you fell inside a store, restaurant, or hotel lobby, the merchant liability statute requires you to prove three things: 

1. The hazard was an unreasonable risk, and a business could have seen that risk coming.
2. The business created the hazard, or it knew or should have known about it before you fell.
3. The business did not use reasonable care.

Insurance adjusters may count on injured people not knowing how high that bar is set, and they may float a quick, low settlement before you understand what your claim is worth.

Why Our Maurepas Slip and Fall Attorneys Have the Trial Record to Back You Up

Andre Gauthier has been named to Best Lawyers in America for personal injury litigation since 2022 and selected to Super Lawyers for 2026. He was also recognized among the American Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers for eight straight years between 2009 and 2016.

Jody Amedee sharpened his own trial skills as a former Assistant District Attorney before becoming a faculty member at Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College. That trial readiness has helped produce real results for clients of the firm, including a $1.5 million personal injury jury award that drew coverage from The Wall Street Journal.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, but our Maurepas slip and fall attorneys prepare every case as though it could end up in front of a jury.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is my slip and fall case worth?

It depends on your medical bills, lost wages, and how the injury affects your daily life, so there is no flat number that applies to every claim. A detailed review of your medical records and the circumstances of your fall can help you get a realistic range.

How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Louisiana?

For a fall that happens on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana gives you two years from the date of the injury to file suit under La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1. Falls that happened before that date are still governed by the older one-year deadline, so the exact date of your fall matters.

What if I was partly to blame for my own fall?

Louisiana uses a comparative fault rule. This means the judge or jury decides how much of the blame belongs to each person. If your fall happened on or after January 1, 2026, you cannot recover money if you are found 51% or more at fault. If you are found less than 51% at fault, you can still recover, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Falls before 2026 may be governed by the older rule, so the date of your fall matters.

Where would my lawsuit be filed if I was hurt in Maurepas?

Maurepas sits in Livingston Parish, so most slip and fall lawsuits from this area are filed with the 21st Judicial District Court. That court also covers St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes and sits at the Livingston Parish courthouse in Livingston. Where you were hurt, and who owns the property, can affect which court actually has jurisdiction over your claim.

Does the merchant liability law apply if I fell outside, like in a parking lot?

Yes, in many cases. Louisiana’s merchant liability statute can apply to parking lots, sidewalks, and other areas a business controls, not just the inside of the building, though outdoor hazards sometimes raise different questions about who is responsible for upkeep.

What does it cost to hire a slip and fall lawyer?

Gauthier Amedee Injury Lawyers offers free consultations, and personal injury cases are typically handled on a contingency basis, meaning you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Get a Maurepas Slip and Fall Lawyer Working on Your Claim Today

Waiting too long to act can cost you evidence, witness memories, and eventually your right to file at all. A slip and fall attorney at Gauthier Amedee Injury Lawyers can review what happened, explain where you stand under Louisiana’s merchant liability rules, and start building your claim while the details are still fresh.

Schedule a free consultation to find out what your case may be worth.