When we think of slip-and-fall injuries, we usually imagine someone slipping on ice or tripping over a crack in the sidewalk. Minor injuries, such as sprained ankles or bruised muscles, come to mind. Often, the first thought that comes to mind when a person hits the ground is not how to hurt they are but how embarrassed they are.
Many companies exploit that angle, hoping you will not file a claim. Some will deny that the accident or serious injuries could have occurred.
Unfortunately, fall injuries frequently result in broken bones, herniated discs, torn ligaments, and permanent disabilities and impairments. Some require pins and plates during surgery, and many require months or years of rehabilitation.
Our injury lawyers are sympathetic to clients who have had to undergo costly surgeries to repair the damage caused by slip and fall accidents.
Pursuing a Premises Liability Case
If you have been injured due to a property owner’s negligence, you may be able to pursue a premises liability case. These cases are based on the idea that a property owner is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for visitors and guests. Suppose any of the following conditions led to your injuries. In that case, you may pursue a premises liability case: inadequate security, hazardous conditions, improper maintenance, or a lack of warning signs.
If a property owner knew that a staircase was in disrepair but did not take steps to repair it, they could be held liable if someone was injured. Similarly, if a property owner was aware of a wet floor in a public area but did not take steps to dry it, they could be held liable if someone slipped and was injured. In any case, it is essential to remember that property owners must ensure their premises are safe for visitors. If they fail to do so, they may be held liable for any injuries that occur as a result.
If you slipped and fell on a wet floor in a store due to a lack of warning signs, you may be able to pursue a premises liability case.
You could pursue a premises liability case if injured due to a lack of security in a parking lot. It is important to note that the property owner must have been aware of the hazard or should have been aware of the risk for a premises liability case to be successful.
Property owners in Texas can be held liable for injuries on their premises if conditions are met. To prove that a property owner was negligent, it must be shown that they failed to take reasonable steps to protect individuals from harm. This includes situations in which the property owner was aware of a hazardous condition but did not take appropriate or timely measures to fix it.
For personal injury cases in Texas, it is essential to understand the state’s shared fault law. This law can significantly affect the amount of compensation you may be entitled to receive.
Under Texas law, if you are found to be partially at fault for your injuries, your damages may be reduced or eliminated. This means that if you are found to be 50% or more at fault, you may not be able to recover any damages.
On the other hand, if you are found to be less than 50% at fault, your damages may be reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to you. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault, you may only be able to recover 80% of the damages you would have otherwise been entitled to. It is important to note that Texas does not follow a “pure” comparative fault system, which would allow you to recover damages even if you are more than 50% at fault.
Therefore, it is important to understand how shared fault laws can affect your compensation in a personal injury case. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand the implications of shared fault laws and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
The personal injury law firm you choose can make a difference.
We can assist you if you have suffered a personal injury due to a dangerous condition that the landowner negligently allowed to exist or as a result of inadequate security or a failure to properly maintain a business, office premises, or other private property. Contact us to schedule a free initial phone consultation with an experienced Texas personal injury attorney.
Dangerous conditions exist everywhere. We have all seen someone:
- Slip-on spilled contents in the aisle of a grocery store
- Struggle with an escalator
- Get their clothing caught in a revolving door or escalator
- Trip on a hidden danger
If you are a parent, you are concerned about your children being involved in an amusement park accident or injured on a theme park ride, at a dangerous fast food playground, or a hazardous daycare center.
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If you have been seriously injured because of unsafe conditions on property belonging to someone else, contact a premises liability lawyer for a free initial phone consultation.
We’re paid only if you collect. We accept personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis and pay all legal fees upfront, so you do not have to pay attorney fees or costs until your case is resolved.