A sudden slip or trip can shatter your sense of safety in an instant. One moment you’re walking normally, the next you’re sprawled on the ground, hurt and humiliated. In these situations, several questions can race through your mind: who caused my accident? How will I pay these medical bills? What if my injuries last for the rest of my life?
Austin personal injury lawyers at De La Garza Law Firm can help cut through this confusion, offering clear guidance and powerful advocacy for Austin slip and fall victims. If you were injured in one of these accidents, our firm will handle the legal heavy lifting—aggressive negotiations, evidence gathering, and more—so you can focus on healing and recovery. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Turning the Tables on Negligent Property Owners in Austin
- De La Garza Law Firm has a deep understanding of premises liability laws in Texas and how they apply to slip and fall accidents. We use this knowledge to build robust cases that establish your right to compensation.
- We excel at gathering and preserving evidence in slip and fall cases, including surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness statements. We will work tirelessly to strengthen your case from the outset.
- Our contingency fee structure for slip and fall cases means you do not pay unless we win your case. You can hold negligent property owners accountable without the added stress of legal bills.
Property Owner Liability in Slip and Fall Cases
In Texas, property owners must ensure that their premises are safe. The level of care that they need to take depends on the type of visitors that they receive. There are three categories of visitors in slip and fall cases: trespassers, invitees, and licensees.
- Invitees, such as store customers or hotel guests, are owed the highest duty of care. Property owners must warn of or fix known dangers and those they should discover.
- Licensees, including social guests or repair technicians, are owed a duty to be warned about or protected from known dangers.
- Trespassers receive minimal protection, with owners only liable for willful, wanton, or grossly negligent misconduct.
Property owners may be liable if their negligence in addressing certain hazards leads to someone else’s injury, such as customers who slip on wet or slippery floors or guests who fall down broken stairs. If you slip and fall, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the owner in civil court.
Why Legal Representation Is Crucial in Slip and Fall Cases
When filing a lawsuit against a negligent property owner, legal representation can make all the difference. At De La Garza Law Firm, we leverage our extensive expertise in premises liability law to build a strong case on your behalf and fight for the compensation that you deserve.
We skillfully counter common defense strategies used by property owners and insurers, who often attempt to shift blame onto the injured party. Our firm will quickly gather and preserve crucial evidence, such as surveillance footage, which can be pivotal in establishing liability. We also work with expert witnesses to reconstruct accident scenarios and demonstrate how property owners failed in their duty of care.
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With an Austin Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Today
Property owners who neglect safety put everyone at risk. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, De La Garza Law Firm can help you seek justice. Contact us today at (956) 533-1426 to discuss your claim and begin building your case for compensation.
