Fort Worth Premises Liability Attorney
Injured on Another's Property?
When a Texas property owner's negligence causes a serious injury or wrongful death, whether from a hazard they created or one they failed to fix, the law gives injured visitors a path to compensation. Our Fort Worth premises liability attorneys have secured significant results in these cases, including a $300,000 settlement for a client who was injured at a national chain restaurant, a $200,000 settlement for a client who slipped and fell at a clothing store, and two $175,000 settlements for aquarium injuries. Our trial-ready approach and willingness to go the distance for our clients make all the difference in these complex, challenging cases.
If you were injured on someone else's property, you have rights. Call (214) 484-0609 for a free consultation and learn about them.
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“I highly recommend The Mizani Law Firm! I was injured and needed legal help on short notice, and they interviewed me in person and thankfully stepped in to take my case. From start to finish, they were professional, compassionate, and truly fought for me.”- Linda H.
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$450,000 Premises Liability
Client sustained injuries while being transported from the jet bridge onto an airplane.
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$300,000 Slip & Fall
Obtained for a client who injured her shoulder when she slipped and fell at a national chain restaurant.
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$200,000 Premises Liability
Settlement for a client that slipped and fell at a clothing store.
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$175,000 Premises Liability Injury
Settlement for client who fell as a result of uneven flooring when visiting an aquarium.
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$120,000 Slip and Fall Injury
Obtained a settlement for a client who slipped and fell at a restaurant.
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$101,000 Premises Liability Injury
Obtained a settlement for a client who sustained injuries in a premises liability case.
Texas Premises Liability Law
Texas premises liability law is built around a property owner's duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions, but the exact scope of that duty depends on why you were on the property in the first place.
Texas law generally recognizes three categories of visitors: Invitees are people permitted on a property for a purpose connected to the owner's business, such as a customer in a store or a guest at a hotel, and they're owed the highest duty of care. Licensees are people permitted on a property for their own purposes unrelated to the owner's business, such as a social guest or a delivery worker, and are generally owed a duty to be warned of known dangers. Trespassers, people on a property without permission, are owed the least protection.
To bring a successful Fort Worth premises liability claim, you'll generally need to establish:
- Negligence: The property owner failed to maintain the premises or address a known or reasonably discoverable hazard.
- Duty of care: The property owner owed you a duty based on your legal status as a visitor.
- Proximate cause: A direct, foreseeable connection between the property owner's failure and your injuries.
- Damages: You suffered a compensable loss as a result.
frequently asked questions
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 214-484-0609 today!
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The property owner or occupier is typically responsible. In some cases, a property manager, maintenance company, or another third party may also share liability. By thoroughly investigating ownership and maintenance records and all physical evidence associated with the property and your accident, our premises liability firm can determine liability.
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Seek medical attention, document the scene and your injuries with photos, get the contact information of any witnesses, and report the incident to the property owner or manager. Speak with a local personal injury lawyer in Fort Worth who has experience with premises liability cases to learn more about what you should (and should not) do to help your case.
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These claims are more complicated. Sovereign immunity can limit claims against government entities, but exceptions exist under the Texas Tort Claims Act. These claims also carry a much shorter notice deadline than a typical case, often six months or less, so it's important to consult an attorney quickly.
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You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a premises liability case in Texas, but exceptions apply if the at-fault party is a government entity or the victim was a minor. It is important to move quickly after an accident, before evidence disappears, scenes are cleaned up or repaired, or details are forgotten.
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Damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other costs directly resulting from your injuries. We consider all losses and all sources of compensation when building a premises liability claim to maximize your recovery.
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