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An Overview of Slip and Fall Laws in Texas

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Jun 25, 2021 | By Alan Kolodny | Read Time: 2 minutes | Personal Injury

In Texas, businesses and property owners have an obligation to keep their premises in safe and secure conditions. If a customer or other invitee is injured because of unsafe conditions, a property owner may be held liable through a premises liability claim. Slip and falls and trip and falls are among the most common premises liability lawsuits filed in Texas. Here, our Brazoria County slip and fall accident lawyers provide an overview of the Texas slip and fall laws. 

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1 The Statute of Limitations for Slip and Falls
2 Standard of Liability for Slip and Falls in Texas
3 Financial Compensation for Injured Victims
4 Were You Injured in a Slip and Fall in Brazoria County, Texas?

The Statute of Limitations for Slip and Falls

If you or your loved one was hurt in a slip and fall in Brazoria County, it is essential that you take immediate action to protect your legal rights. Under Texas state law (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003), slip and fall accidents are controlled by a two-year statute of limitations. 

You must file a legal claim within two years of the date of the slip and fall or trip and fall. Otherwise, you will be denied a chance to pursue justice and financial compensation. Do not wait to get started; reach out to a Brazoria County slip and fall accident lawyer right away. 

Standard of Liability for Slip and Falls in Texas

A business or property owner is not automatically liable for a slip and fall or trip and fall that occurs on their premises. To hold a Brazoria County property owner liable, you must prove that their negligence contributed to the slip and fall. In other words, you must prove that an unreasonable safety hazard caused the accident. Some examples of this include:Ā 

  • Unmarked, slippery floors at entrances or exits;
  • Uncleaned spills/leaks;
  • Loose cords or wires strung across the floor; 
  • Random clutter in the hallways; 
  • Broken or uneven floor boards;
  • Shredded or tattered carpets; and
  • Poor lighting, especially in parking lots or stairwells. 

Ultimately, every slip and fall accident requires an in-depth investigation to figure out exactly what happened and why. The sooner you get an experienced personal injury attorney on your side, the easier it will be to gather the evidence needed to establish negligence. 

Financial Compensation for Injured Victims 

Texas law grants slip and fall accident victims the right to hold the negligent business/property owner liable for both out-of-pocket losses and non-economic damages. At the Kolodny Law Firm, our Brazoria County premises liability lawyers work tirelessly to help people maximize their settlement or verdict. Slip and fall accident compensation may be issued for: 

  • Emergency room treatment;
  • Other medical bills and expenses;
  • Physical rehabilitation; 
  • Lost wages;
  • Loss of ability to earn a living;
  • Pain and suffering; and
  • Permanent disability or impairment. 

Were You Injured in a Slip and Fall in Brazoria County, Texas?

We are here to help. At the Kolodny Law Firm, our Texas slip and fall accident lawyers offer reliable, results-focused legal services. If you or your family member was harmed in a serious slip and fall, we are here to help. Contact us for a no cost evaluation of your case. Our law firm handles premises liability claims throughout Brazoria County, including in Pearland, Angleton, Alvin, Clute, Freeport, Lake Jackson, Richwood, West Columbia, and Sweeny.

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Alan Kolodny

Alan Kolodny is committed to representing injured clients in Texas and throughout the United States. Alan earned his B.A. fromĀ Rice UniversityĀ and his J.D. fromĀ Southern Methodist University.

He focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases involving the following matters: maritime and offshore accidents, including those under the Jones Act; automobile and 18-wheeler truck accidents; and industrial site accidents, work-related accidents, and claims for injured railroad workers under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act.

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