Garland Slip and Fall Attorneys Provide Aggressive Legal Representation For Victims of Negligence

Texas law requires that property owners reasonably maintain their properties to prevent visitors from being involved in an accident or injured on their premises. Unfortunately, not all property owners adhere to the laws, and sadly, some people suffer serious injuries that leave them unable to work and support themselves and their families.

However, the duty of care that a property owner owes to an individual depends on the type of visitor category they fall into. For example, a property owner owes a greater duty of care to a visitor than to that of an individual who is trespassing.

When someone is injured on another person’s property or due to negligence on the part of the property owner, that person may be able to file a premises liability claim for damages. However, premises liability claims can be quite complex and challenging to navigate independently without the help of a knowledgeable attorney like the premises liability attorneys at RTRLAW.

RTRLAW’s skilled Garland injury lawyers understand the complexities of Texas premises liability laws and will fight to help you get the justice you deserve. So often, injury victims hesitate to file a claim or lawsuit to recover damages. Unfortunately, in many instances, the only way to hold the responsible party accountable for their negligence is to take legal action.

If you’ve suffered an injury through another’s negligence or on another person’s property, contact RTRLAW today for a free, no-obligation case review by calling our toll-free number 1-833-HIRE-RTR (1-833-447-3787) or call us in Garland at (972) 521-8835 to discuss your case and determine your legal options.

What Are the Most Common Types of Premises Liability Accidents?

Although accidents can occur for any number of reasons on other people’s property, several types are reported more frequently than others, including:

• Slip and fall and trip and fall accidents;
• Swimming pool accidents;
• Amusement park accidents;
• Dog bites;
• Bed bugs;
• Food poisoning;
• Security negligence; or
• Defects on the premises, such as broken steps or handrails.

Premises liability accidents can cause everything from minor injuries to catastrophic injuries and even wrongful death.

Depending on the type of injury sustained, the victim may require extensive medical treatment. Even if the victim has health insurance coverage, medical bills and other injury-related expenses can quickly add up.

Some of the most common injuries that result from premises liability accidents include:

• Head injuries
• Back and neck injuries
• Broken bonesSoft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries

Even worse, some accident victims suffer catastrophic injuries, which include spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A catastrophic injury typically leaves the victim permanently disabled, requiring specialized medical care for the rest of the person’s life. Unfortunately, specialized ongoing medical care can quickly become costly and create financial hardships for victims and their families.

If you’ve been involved in an accident on another person’s property but are unsure if it qualifies as a premises liability claim, immediately contact RTRLAW in Garland, Texas, for a free case review to discuss your premises liability matter today.

What is a Duty of Care?

To win a premises liability case, the plaintiff must be able to prove five legal elements, with each step building on the next. The five steps are:

• Duty: A duty is established when it can be demonstrated that a legal relationship existed between the plaintiff and the defendant and the defendant did not uphold their responsibility.
• Breach: Even if it can be established that a relationship existed between the plaintiff and the defendant, it still must be proven that the negligent party failed in their legal duty to exercise reasonable care to ensure the safety of individuals who came onto their premises.
• Cause in fact: The plaintiff must be able to prove through evidence that the defendant’s actions or lack thereof directly caused their injury.
• Proximate cause: The plaintiff must demonstrate through evidence the defendant’s breach of duty was sufficient to have caused the plaintiff’s accident.
• Damages: A premises liability case can only be successful if the plaintiff incurred physical damages. For example, an individual could slip and fall, but they are not eligible to recover financial compensation if they do not have any injuries or incurred any expenses due to that fall.

What Are the Three Categories of Visitors in Texas?

Another essential element of a premises liability claim is the category of visitor a person fallsunder in the eyes ofTexas law. State law separates visitors who enter another person’s property into three distinct categories; invitees, licensees, and trespassers.

• Invitees: Individuals who enter a property for a business purpose. Examples of invitees include store or retail customers, utility workers, and others who may enter private property for a legitimate business reason. Invitees enjoy the highest level of duty under Texas law, as property owners are responsible for warning them of unsafe conditions. Property owners are also charged with accessing their premises and making necessary repairs to keep invitees safe.
• Licensees: Licensees are social visitors who enter a property, such as guests, into a private home. The property owner has a regular duty of care to keep their premises safe and warn guests about potentially hazardous conditions.
• Trespassers: Trespassers are generally not owed a duty of care as they do not have permission to be on the property. Nevertheless, the property owner is not permitted to cause bodily injury to a trespasser.

If you’ve been injured on another person’s or entity’s property but are unsure of the duty of care owed to you, contact RTRLAW immediately for a free, no-obligation case review to determine your legal rights and options.

What Type of Compensation Can I Recover From a Premises Liability Claim?

One of the most critical concerns of accident victims is how they can recover compensation for their injury-related expenses. RTRLAW’s premises liability attorneys have extensive experience in recovering financial settlements for our clients in premises liability cases.

Texas law allows injury victims to recover economic and non-economic damages to compensate them for their losses.

What Do Economic Damages Cover?

As the name suggests, economic damages are meant to reimburse the accident victim for the out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to injuries. Some of the most commonly awarded economic damages in Texas include:

• Past, current, and future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Property damage

If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, RTRLAW can fight to get you a financial settlement that will give you peace of mind knowing that your needs will be provided for in the future.

What Are Non-Economic Damages?

Non-economic damages are awarded based on the unique circumstances associated with the accident. For this reason, the non-economic damages that may be awarded will vary from case to case.

Some frequently awarded non-economic damages in Texas include:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of companionship
• Permanent disfigurement and scarring

Contact RTRLAW in Garland, Texas, for a free case review, so that we can evaluate your case and explain your potential legal options. One of our knowledgeable premises liability attorneys can determine the types of non-economic damages that may be appropriate for your case.

Why Should I Consider Hiring RTRLAW to Handle My Premises Liability Case?

One of the biggest advantages of hiring an attorney after you’ve suffered a premises liability accident is the skill and experience they can bring to your case. When you choose RTRLAW to represent you, you gain experienced Texas slip and fall attorneys and a legal team who are passionately committed to fighting for the justice and fair treatment you deserve.

In addition, most injury victims who have an attorney represent them in these types of cases can collect more financial compensation than if they did not have legal representation. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping you receive the maximum compensation possible for your case and holding the liable party accountable.

If you’d like to find out more about how we can help you, contact our law office in Garland for a free case review. You can speak to our attorneys and investigators by phone or video conference, or we can come to you, even if you are in the hospital or confined to your home due to your injuries. If we take your case, you will not pay anything upfront. RTRLAW works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay NOTHING unless we win your case and recover money for you.

Since 1988, RTRLAW has represented tens of thousands of clients and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements. Our attorneys fight hard to protect our clients’ legal rights and help them get the compensation they deserve.

For more information or a free case review, CHAT WITH US NOW, contact us, call or text us 24 hours a day, seven days a week toll free at 1-833-HIRE-RTR (1-833-447-3787), call our Garland office at (972) 521-8835, or email [email protected].