Texas Premises Liability Lawyer

When you walk into a store, visit a friend’s apartment, or take your kids to a public park, you have a reasonable expectation that the property is safe. You should not have to worry about a ceiling tile falling on your head, a staircase railing giving way, or an unmarked wet floor sending you to the ground. But property owners across Texas cut corners every day, and when they do, the people on their property are the ones who pay the price.

A serious injury from a premises liability accident can mean emergency surgery, weeks or months of rehabilitation, lost income, and a recovery timeline that feels like it has no end in sight. If an injury on someone else’s property has disrupted your life, Mokaram Injury Lawyers is here to fight for your rights.

We have spent over 30 years holding negligent property owners accountable across Texas, and we know how aggressively their insurance companies fight to avoid paying fair compensation. You have legal options, and the sooner you explore them, the better. Contact us at 281-222-2222 or contact us online today for a free case review with a trusted Texas premises liability lawyer who will take your case seriously and fight for the accountability you need.

Why Choose Our Attorneys for Your Premises Liability Case?

At Mokaram Injury Lawyers, we approach premises liability cases with the preparation and discipline typically reserved for high-stakes litigation. We are a client-centered firm that provides compassionate legal guidance, always treating everyone who walks through our doors like family. We know how overwhelming it feels to deal with a serious injury while trying to keep your life together. Our legal team handles everything to relieve this stress from you:

• Full-case management: From the initial investigation through settlement or trial, we manage every aspect of the legal process, including paperwork, deadlines, and court filings.
• Thorough property investigation: We document the hazardous condition, obtain maintenance records, and gather surveillance footage before they are deleted or overwritten.
• Expert collaboration: Our team collaborates with safety engineers, building inspectors, and medical professionals to establish exactly how the dangerous condition caused your injury.
• Insurance negotiation: We handle all communication with the property owner’s insurance company, pushing back against lowball offers and delay tactics.
• Trial-ready preparation: If the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, our trial-tested attorneys will present your case to a jury in district court or the appropriate federal venue.
• 24/7 availability: Injuries do not follow a schedule, and neither do we. Our team is reachable day and night, as after-hours are often our strongest times for connecting with clients.
• No upfront fees: We handle premises liability cases on a contingency basis, so there’s no risk or added financial stress for our clients. We collect no fees unless we win.

Your injury happened because someone else failed to maintain a safe property. Let our team carry the legal burden while you focus on getting better and getting back to your life.

What Accidents Constitute Premises Liability Cases?

Premises liability covers many different types of accidents that occur on someone else’s property due to hazardous conditions. If a property owner’s negligence contributed to your injury, it may fall under one of the following categories:

• Slip and fall incidents
• Trip and fall accidents
• Toxic exposure
• Swimming pool drownings and near-drownings
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Falling objects and ceiling collapses
• Fires and explosions caused by code violations
• Negligent security leading to assault or robbery
• Amusement park and playground injuries
• Parking lot and garage accidents

What Are the Premises Liability Laws in Texas?

Texas law generally requires property owners and occupiers to maintain reasonably safe conditions for the people who enter their property. The duty of care owed depends on the legal classification of the injured visitor:

• Invitee: A person who enters the property for a purpose that benefits the property owner, such as a shopper in a retail store or a diner at a restaurant. Property owners owe invitees the highest duty of care, including an obligation to regularly inspect the property and address or warn of any hidden dangers.
• Licensee: A person who enters with permission but primarily for their own purpose, such as a social guest at a private residence. The owner must warn licensees about known hazards that are not obvious, but does not have a duty to actively inspect for unknown dangers.
• Trespasser: A person who enters without the owner’s consent. Under Texas law, property owners generally owe trespassers only the duty to refrain from willful or wanton injury, meaning they cannot intentionally harm someone or act with reckless disregard for their safety. However, under the attractive nuisance doctrine, owners may owe a heightened duty to child trespassers who are drawn to dangerous features such as swimming pools or construction equipment.

Who Is at Fault in a Texas Premises Liability Accident?

Property owners are not the only parties who may be held legally responsible after a premises liability accident. Depending on the circumstances, multiple parties could share fault for the dangerous condition that led to your injury:

• The property owner
• A property management company
• A commercial tenant or leaseholder
• A maintenance or cleaning contractor
• A construction company performing work on the premises
• A security company responsible for protecting visitors
• A government entity that owns or maintains public property

How Do You Prove Fault in Premises Liability Cases?

To win a premises liability case in Texas, the injured person must prove four elements of negligence. Each element must be supported by evidence, and the failure to establish any one of them can result in the dismissal of the claim:

• Duty of care: The property owner or occupier owed a legal duty to the injured person based on their visitor classification as an invitee, licensee, or trespasser.
• Breach of duty: The owner failed to meet that duty by allowing a dangerous condition to exist, failing to repair a known hazard, or neglecting to warn visitors about the danger.
• Causation: The breach of duty directly caused the accident and the resulting injuries. The injured person must show that the hazard was a substantial factor in causing harm.
• Damages: The injured person suffered real, compensable losses under the law as a result of the accident, including medical expenses, lost income, pain, and emotional distress.

What Damages Can You Recover in Texas Premises Liability Claims?

The damages available in a Texas premises liability case depend on the nature and severity of the injuries, the financial impact on the victim and their family, and the circumstances of the accident. Compensable losses may include the following:

• Healthcare expenses
• Future medical costs
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Household services
• Physical pain and emotional suffering
• Psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Disability or disfigurement
• Loss of consortium for spouses
• Wrongful death benefits for surviving family members
• Punitive damages in cases involving gross negligence

FAQ: Answers for Injury Victims

What Is the Deadline for a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Texas?

Texas generally imposes a two-year deadline for most premises liability claims, which runs from the date of injury. If you fail to file within that time, the court will likely dismiss your case for good. However, Texas law does recognize limited exceptions that may extend the filing deadline:

• Discovery rule: If the injury or its cause was not immediately apparent, the deadline may begin on the date the victim knew, or should have known, of the harm.
• Minor claimants: If the injured person is under 18, the statute of limitations may be tolled until they reach the age of majority.
• Defendant’s absence from Texas: If the liable party leaves the state, the time spent outside Texas may not count toward the two-year deadline.
• Mental incapacity: If the injured person was mentally incapacitated at the time of the accident, the filing deadline may be paused until the incapacity is resolved.

What Are Some Examples of Hazardous Conditions?

Hazardous conditions on a property can take many forms, and they are not always immediately obvious to visitors. Common examples of dangerous conditions that lead to Texas premises liability claims include:

• Wet or recently mopped floors without warning signs
• Broken or uneven flooring, tiles, or pavement
• Missing or damaged handrails on stairways
• Inadequate lighting in hallways, stairwells, and parking areas
• Unsecured rugs or mats
• Exposed wiring or construction debris
• Icy walkways or standing water near entrances
• Defective elevators or escalators
• Lack of security measures in high-crime areas

How Much Does Hiring a Texas Premises Liability Lawyer Cost?

Most Texas premises liability attorneys operate within contingency arrangements. We charge no upfront costs, and you owe no legal fees unless we win your case.

Our Texas Premises Liability Lawyers Are Ready to Fight for You

If a property owner’s negligence caused your injuries, do not wait to get legal help. Important surveillance footage gets overwritten, maintenance records can be altered or discarded, and the property owner’s insurance team is already working to protect their client’s interests.

Call Mokaram Injury Lawyers today at 281-222-2222 or contact us online for a free case review with a Texas premises liability lawyer who will aggressively negotiate or litigate for the compensation you are entitled to after someone’s negligence injures you. You shouldn’t be responsible for bearing any of your injury-related costs.