New Orleans, LA Attractive Nuisance Attorneys

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What are Nuisance Laws in New Orleans, LA?

The laws regarding Attractive Nuisances are in place to safeguard minors from injuries. Louisiana has laws that regulate Attractive Nuisances and makes property owners responsible for such nuisances on their land.

The Law of Attractive Nuisance in Louisiana

The laws regulating Attractive Nuisance require property owners to keep their property free from conditions that might attract children, and injure them in New Orleans.

In order to win an Attractive Nuisance case, the plaintiff (the person injured or their heirs) must generally show four things. First, that a potentially dangerous condition existed on the property in Louisiana. Second, that the landowner created or maintained the condition.

Third, it must be shown that the landowner knew or should have known that children would be attracted to the land because of the condition. And, lastly, the evidence must prove that the landowner knew, or reasonably should have known, that the condition was likely to injure a child who encountered it.

In order to win an Attractive Nuisance case, the plaintiff (the person injured or their heirs) must generally show four things. First, that a potentially dangerous condition existed on the property in Louisiana. Second, that the landowner created or maintained the condition.

Louisiana Attractive Nuisance Attorneys Are Ready to Help

If your child was injured by an attractive nuisance, like heavy machinery or an empty swimming pool in New Orleans, Louisiana then you should contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. These lawyers can help you get the money you and your child deserve.

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Life in New Orleans

New Orleans is the largest city in the State of Louisiana and know to most as "The Big Easy" but locals just call it "Nawlins." Despite natural disasters of the past few years, New Orleans has rebounded back once again and plays host to one of the most unique multicultural communities in the entire United States. New Orleans is famous for being the birthplace of jazz, Creole cuisine and culture, and their annual blowout celebrations like Mardi Gras during Spring Break. In fact, tourism plays a major role in the New Orleans economy. It has been consistently voted one of "America's Favorite Cities" by Travel Magazine. New Orleans' sports teams like the Saints and Hornets, local universities like Tulane and Loyola, and cultural attractions like the French Quarter draw a high number of visitors.

The City of New Orleans is known globally for its diverse representation of unique architecture. The Port of New Orleans is touted as one of the busiest and most expansive in the world. The city is a major southern hub for transportation and distribution. Acme Truck Line and Boh Brothers Construction are two of the city's significant employers. In addition to oil refineries and chemical production, New Orleans is home to the second largest coffee roasting plant in the world. It's owned and operated by Folgers Coffee.

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