According to statistics from the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls account for more than one million emergency room visits every year. Victims of slip and fall accidents often suffer minor to severe injuries, including fractures, sprained ankles, shoulder or neck injuries, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). If you slip and fall on someone else's property, you are within your rights to attempt to hold the property owner accountable.
At The Torres Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal guidance and compassionate representation to victims of slip and fall accidents. As experienced Texas personal injury attorneys, we will fight aggressively to protect your rights and help you pursue fair financial compensation to cover medical expenses, lost income, future medical treatment, or pain and suffering.
We proudly represent clients across Corpus Christi, Texas, and the surrounding areas of Dallas and Fort Worth.
"Premises liability" refers to a situation in which an individual becomes hurt or injured in an accident on another person's property or business's premises due to the unsafe, dangerous, or hazardous condition of the property. Some common injuries that may occur and lead to premises liability claims include:
A person who sustains an injury on public, private, or commercial property is within their rights to seek damages through a premises liability claim. Any of the following individuals or entities may be at fault for a slip and fall accident:
The state of Texas follows a "modified comparative negligence" rule, with a 51% bar. Under this system, a person injured in a slip and fall accident may only recover damages if their percentage of negligence is determined to be lower than that of the defendant. In essence, you will only receive compensation if you were less than 50% responsible for the slip and fall incident. The amount of damages you may recover will be reduced by your fault percentage.
For example, if you were chatting while walking, got distracted, and failed to notice broken stairs or a wet surface that you would have seen if you were paying attention, the judge may find you to be partially at fault for your injury. If the judge awards $20,000 in total damages, and your share of negligence was found to be 35%, you would only receive 65% of the $20,000 ($13,000). If the court finds you to be more than 50% responsible for your slip and fall accident, you will not be eligible to receive any compensation.
Getting hurt in a slip and fall accident can be a painful and emotional experience. Moreover, you are likely to face various challenges while trying to navigate a Texas premises liability claim on your own. If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident, consulting with knowledgeable Texas personal injury attorneys is crucial to protect your rights and help you pursue your rightful compensation.
We have dedicated our careers to offering experienced legal guidance and compassionate representation in personal injury and premises liability matters, including slip and fall accidents. As your legal counsel, we can:
Our attorneys will fight vigorously to protect your rights and represent your best interests. Having our team on your side can improve your possibility of obtaining fair compensation for your injury and a favorable outcome in your premises liability claim.
If you or your loved one suffered an injury in a slip and fall accident, you may be eligible to recover damages. Contact us at The Torres Law Firm to schedule a free consultation. Our attorneys will offer you the legal guidance you need and help you pursue compensation. We represent clients across Corpus Christi, Dallas, and Fort Worth, Texas.