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Up on the Rooftop This Holiday? Who’s Liable for a Texas Slip and Fall

Premises Liability | Trip and Falls

From traveling during icy conditions to decorating roofs, you may find yourself doing plenty of things around this time of year that you would consider too dangerous any other season.

For one Texas family, decorating for the holidays led to the loss of their father from a slip and fall accident. While up on the roof stringing lights, the unthinkable happened and he fell and hit his head. He died from head trauma at the hospital later that day.

Unfortunately, this case is not unique. Even if you or your loved one survives a slip and fall incident, they may still be injured for life or dealing with lingering mental or physical trauma.

The one silver lining? If you believe [...]

Things You Should Do after a Slip and Fall in Texas

Premises Liability | Slip and Falls

So, you slipped and fell.

Many people may instinctively try and get back up immediately, especially if the fall was in a public place. Falls often feel embarrassing, and your initial thoughts may be about getting out of there and putting the looks and laughter from others behind you… even if there really isn’t any.

Unfortunately, this is one of the worst things that you can do. Why? Because in some cases slip and falls can result in very serious injuries. Fractures. Concussions. Musculoskeletal trauma.

Forcing yourself up and onward can cause further damage. Just as importantly, if you flee the scene of your slip and fall accident, you may not be able to receive compensation for your injuries.

Why [...]

Typical Injuries That Texans Experience in Slip and Falls

Premises Liability | Slip and Falls | Trip and Falls

If you have a slip and fall, it might be no big deal. Maybe you’ll be able to pick yourself up and move on. Sometimes, though, these types of accidents can result in significant injuries.

What kinds of injuries?

In this post, we’re going to cover some of the most common injuries that can result from a slip and fall in Texas and what you can do to fight back if your fall occurred due to another’s negligence.

Slip and fall injuries occur every day across Texas. These injuries occur in all kinds of places – workplaces, public places, and commercial areas like retail stores, hotels, sports venues, restaurants, and more.

As many [...]

Injured Due to Unsafe Apartment Conditions? Your Rights in Texas

Landlord Liability | Premises Liability

People think of Texas as this big, open, rural farmland with sprawling ranch houses. While this Texas exists, however, our state is also home to several major cities with big, dense urban populations.

The result? Many Texans rent their living accommodations rather than owning. If you fall into this category, you are guaranteed certain rights – including the right to a healthy and safe living environment.

If your landlord violates this right and it results in an injury, your landlord is liable for any resulting damages. Holding your landlord liable for your injuries through a premises liability suit not only helps you address financial concerns related to the accident by awarding compensation, but also forces them to deal with issues [...]

Who Can Be Held Liable in Texas Premises Liability Cases?

Premises Liability | Slip and Falls

If you are injured while on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit – but who exactly can be held liable under Texas law?

You may have grounds to file suit against any of the following parties in a premises liability lawsuit, depending on your situation.

This one seems obvious, right? The owner of the property in question is the most likely individual or entity responsible for your premises liability damages. This could be a home owner, a property owner, or a business owner. If the owner was negligent in the care of their property, and it resulted in injury to you, you may be able to receive compensation for your [...]

Understanding Texas Premises Liability Law

Personal Injury | Premises Liability | Slip and Falls

If you are injured on another person’s property and that injury occurred due to unsafe conditions or negligence, the property owner can be held liable for damages under premises liability law.

Premises liability cases are some of the hardest types of cases to pursue in Texas, as they are often complex and necessitate that the plaintiff prove many elements to make a successful case. Below we’ve provided a breakdown of Texas premises liability law, including what elements must be proven to make a successful case.

A knowledgeable Texas premises liability attorney can help you better understand if you have a strong case for premises liability and help you determine how best to move forward.