What Is A Texas Premises Liability Case?

What is a Premises Liability Case?

A premises liability case is a case based on an argument that you were injured due to a dangerous condition on a property. This could be a claim for an injury you incurred in a restaurant, a store, a friend’s house, or even a nightclub.

Understanding Premises Liability

Property owners (or tenants) are responsible for ensuring that their property is safe for visitors and that the property doesn’t contain dangerous conditions. Whether you’re a guest, a customer, or simply someone with a legal right to be on the property, you should be able to expect a reasonably safe environment.

When Do You Have a Premises Liability Claim?

First, there are different types of people who make claims. If you were invited on the premises, or if you’re a customer and have business on the premises, then it’s easier for you to make a claim. These general rules below apply. If you’re a trespasser or you’re wanting to sue some protected landowners (think governmental entities), then making a claim is not impossible, but it’s much harder.

If you are a visitor to a premises, and you’re injured by a dangerous condition on the property, then you may have a premises liability claim. There are an almost unlimited type of dangerous conditions that can be the basis of a claim, but some common problems are:

● Wet floors without proper warning signs
● Broken steps or uneven flooring
● Loose handrails on stairways
● Poor lighting, which can lead to slips and falls
● Debris or obstructions in walkways

For example, if you’re out at a club enjoying the dance floor, and you slip on a wet surface after a server spills a drink and doesn’t promptly clean it up, you may have a potential claim.

Why Should You Take Action?

If you’re injured, making a claim can help you get compensated for your injuries. But beyond that, premises liability claims often lead to the property owner fixing the dangerous condition. So premises liability claims are uniquely set up to help improve safety for everyone.

How Can We Help?

If you believe you have a premises liability claim, please call us. We’ve handled a number of significant premises liability cases over the years. These have included representing a client who sustained a brain injury when she slipped on floors around the pool of her apartment complex that were way too slick, and representing an Austin Lake Police Officer injured on a dangerous deck. Regardless of your situation, we’ll take a closer look at your case, help you understand your rights, and guide you through the next steps. Give us a call—let’s see if we can give your case a positive spin!

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