Premises Liability

Houston Premises Liability Attorney

A premises liability action, most commonly known as “slip and fall” is a claim brought against a negligent property owner. Most slip and fall accidents happen in commercial locations, such as grocery stores, gas stations, office buildings, etc., but can also occur on private property.

Example:

  1. You are shopping at your local grocery store and sustain an injury resulting from a “foreign substance” that was left on the floor.
  2. You are invited to a residence and sustain an injury resulting from a broken stair. Slip and fall claims can be tricky because you must show that the owners’ negligence caused the injury. In order to prove negligence, it must be determined that the owner knew that there was a dangerous condition or, by the nature of his operation, should have known.

Although thankfully not as common, you may also have a claim against a property owner for any injury you sustain as a result of his failure to provide adequate security on the premises.

Property owners generally have the responsibility of anticipating hazards and should be responsible for maintaining their premises in a safe condition, but, all too often, they clean up or fix the danger after you are injured, thus removing the “evidence”.

It is extremely important that you document your accident right away.

  1. Never leave the premises without first insisting that the owner/manager complete an accident report. Make sure you get a copy.
  2. If at all possible, take pictures of the hazard that caused the injury.
  3. Gather as many witnesses as you can and ask them for their name and phone number to be contacted by your attorney at a later date.
  4. Even if you think your injuries are minor, seek medical attention immediately and report any discomfort to medical personnel.

Hurricane Ike Claims

Our team of professionals has the experience in insurance matters that you need and deserve. Others may advertise that they can help, but few have the experience to successfully navigate the complex arena of insurance claim disputes and litigation. We have successfully represented hundreds of Texas homeowners and business owners in disputes with their insurance companies. We handled hundreds of these types of claims following Hurricane Rita and we are prepared to assist in similar disputes as a result of Hurricane Ike. We have handled claims with all of the major Texas Insurance Carriers.

If you feel like your insurance claim has been improperly handled, has not been properly paid or if your claim has been unfairly denied, you can call on our team of experienced insurance attorneys.

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