According to the US Department of Justice, every year American courts award approximately $4 billion in damages to plaintiffs for these types of cases.

If you’ve recently suffered an injury at a store or business location, you may have a premise liability case and could be able to seek and recover damages.

The best way to determine whether your Texas Premises Liability case is worth pursuing is to speak with an attorney. In the meantime, here are a few pieces of information that may help you determine your next steps.

The first question that needs to be answered in premises liability cases is who is responsible. In fact, determining culpability is the central theme of on or off-premise accident law. However, the answer to who is liable depends partially upon the type of property where the injury occurred. Within the context of Texas premise liability law there are three types of properties.

Business Premises – Businesses in Texas have a legal responsibility to maintain premises that are safe and free from hazardous conditions that could injure their customers or other visitors.

Privately Owned Residences – Like businesses, residential property owners have an obligation to ensure that their grounds are safe for every visitor.

Buildings Owned by Residential Landlords – Generally, landlords are responsible for making reasonable efforts to make areas “reserved for common use” safe. However, tenants may be responsible for ensuring that their own living space is safe.

There are numerous injuries that could lead to a liability lawsuit. However, there are three injuries most commonly associated with these kind of negligence cases.

Slip and Fall Accidents – These are instances where the property owner’s negligence led to someone injuring themselves in a fall.
Staircase Accidents – If a property owner’s staircases and railings are in a general state of disrepair, this could lead to a visitor severely injuring himself or even losing his life.
Falling Objects – In this type of case, passerby’s may be struck or hit by falling objects such as tools, products falling from shelves, debris or etc. Since these objects often hit the victim’s head this type of accident can result in severe injuries.

Although no attorney can guarantee that your case will be successful, there are some preparatory steps that you can take to tilt the balance in your favor. For example, if you can prove that the property owner was aware of unsafe conditions on her property but chose to ignore them or if you can prove that she was engaged in unsafe work practices that led to an injury on her property, then you have a better chance of winning your case.

Have you been injured in San Antonio or Laredo? The Law Offices of Ford and Laurel will fight on your behalf to help you get the possible compensation that you deserve. We are committed to helping you understand your rights. So call the Texas Premises Accident Lawyer at Ford and Laurel today at 210-820-3434.

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