Premises Liability
Texas Premises Liability & Injury Lawyers
If you were injured on someone else’s property due to their negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Under Texas law, property owners have a legal “duty of care” to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they fail, a skilled Texas premises liability lawyer at LAWBOSS can help you hold them accountable. Our founder’s insider experience working for insurance companies gives us a unique advantage in fighting for the justice you deserve.
Were you hurt in a slip and fall, by a dog bite, or from an unsafe condition? Don’t let an insurance company decide what your injury is worth. Call us 24/7 for a free, no-obligation case review.
Injured on Someone Else’s Property?
LAWBOSS Can Help.
A premises liability claim is a legal action taken when a person is injured on another’s property due to a hazardous or unsafe condition. These cases are founded on the principle of property owner negligence, which means the owner knew or should have known about a danger but failed to fix it or provide adequate warning.
These claims are often complex because insurance companies work hard to blame the victim or downplay the severity of the hazard. A dedicated premises liability lawyer in Texas is crucial to counter these tactics and prove the owner violated their duty of care. At LAWBOSS, we know exactly how insurers operate and use that knowledge to build a powerful case for you.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle
Our experienced attorneys handle a wide range of premises liability cases across Texas. If you were injured because of a property owner’s carelessness, we are here to help.
Slip and Fall Accidents in Texas
A Texas slip and fall lawyer can help if you were injured by a hazard that should have been addressed. These are not just clumsy mistakes; they are often the direct result of negligence. Common causes include:
- Wet or slippery floors without warning signs
- Uneven pavement, torn carpets, or loose flooring
- Unsafe staircases with broken steps or missing handrails
- Cluttered walkways and aisles in retail stores
Falls can lead to severe injuries like broken bones, spinal cord damage, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). We meticulously investigate the scene to prove the owner was aware, or should have been aware, of the dangerous condition.
Dog Bite & Animal Attack Claims
Texas law holds pet owners responsible when their animals cause harm. If you or a family member was attacked, our dog bite lawyer can help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you need to recover. Animal attacks often result in severe physical scarring, dangerous infections, and lasting emotional trauma. We work to hold negligent owners accountable for their failure to control their pets.
Holding Property Owners Accountable for Unsafe Conditions
Premises liability extends far beyond slips and falls. As an unsafe property lawyer, we represent clients injured by all types of dangerous conditions and property owner negligence.
Examples of negligence we handle include:
- Negligent Security: Owners may be liable for assaults or robberies that occur due to inadequate lighting, broken locks, or a lack of security personnel in high-crime areas.
- Poor Maintenance: Injuries caused by broken railings, collapsing decks, falling objects from shelves, or malfunctioning elevators.
- Hazardous Premises: Unsecured construction zones, open pits, or swimming pools without proper safety barriers, which can create an “attractive nuisance” for children.
Spinal, Back, and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Accidents on unsafe properties frequently cause life-altering injuries that require extensive medical treatment and long-term care. A sudden fall or impact can result in:
- Spinal cord damage, potentially leading to partial or total paralysis.
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) with long-term cognitive and physical effects.
- Chronic back pain, herniated discs, and other debilitating musculoskeletal conditions.
As your back injury lawyer in Texas, we fight for a recovery that accounts for your future medical needs, lost income, and diminished quality of life. We understand these injuries demand more than a quick settlement.
How Do You Prove a Store Was Negligent in a Slip and Fall?
Proving negligence is the core of any successful premises liability case. Our legal team simplifies this process for you by establishing four key elements:
Duty of Care
We first establish that the property owner had a legal responsibility to maintain a safe environment for visitors like you.
Breach of Duty
Next, we show the owner breached this duty through negligence—they knew or reasonably should have known about the hazard and failed to take corrective action.
Causation
We then connect the owner’s negligence directly to your accident, proving the unsafe condition was the cause of your injuries.
Damages
Finally, we document the full extent of your damages, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
How Our Process Works
We designed our process to be as simple and stress-free as possible so you can focus on your recovery.
Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation
Call our 24/7 hotline or fill out our online form. The call is free, and we will listen to your story and provide an honest assessment of your premises liability claim.
We Investigate and Build Your Case
Once you hire us, we take over completely. Our team handles the investigation, gathers evidence (like photos and witness statements), manages all paperwork, and communicates with the insurance companies on your behalf.
We Fight for the Justice You Deserve
We leverage our “Insurance Insider” advantage to negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement. If the insurance company refuses to do what’s right, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial. We work hard, do right, and fight for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can sue a store if you fell and were injured due to the store’s negligence. To succeed, you must prove the store knew or should have known about a dangerous condition (like a wet floor) and failed to clean it up or warn you about it.
In Texas, property owners must use reasonable care to keep their premises safe for invitees (like customers). This includes fixing or warning about dangers they know or should know about. If you are partially at fault, your compensation may be reduced under Texas’s comparative negligence rules.
Texas follows a version of the “one-bite rule,” which means a dog owner is typically liable if they knew their dog had acted aggressively or bitten someone before. However, you can also hold an owner responsible for negligence even without a prior bite if they failed to use reasonable care to restrain their dog.
Any injury caused by a property owner’s negligence can qualify. This includes everything from broken bones and lacerations from a fall to severe spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and emotional trauma from an assault or animal attack.
To prove negligence, you must show the owner had a duty to keep the property safe, they breached that duty by failing to address a hazard, and this failure directly caused your injuries. Evidence like photos, incident reports, witness testimony, and maintenance records is crucial.
