Need a lawyer for a Premises Liability Matter in Houston?
Premises liability is a legal doctrine that holds that a property owner or occupier owes certain duties to invitees. Through this type of legal claim, a business or property owner may be held liable for an injury that occurred on its premises. However, neither businesses/property owners are automatically liable for an accident or other incident on their premises in Texas.
To hold a business or property owner at fault in Houston, Texas, the victim must prove that their injuries occurred due to an unreasonably dangerous safety hazard on the premises that the defendant knew or should have known about and that the defendant could have taken action to remove the safety hazard and/or substantially reduce the risk. We can bring a premises liability claim when you are injured due to some defect in a building or on the property. For example, we have helped people harmed by:
- Slip and Fall Accidents: Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of premises liability claims. If you were hurt in a slip and fall caused by a safety hazard, the business or property owner may be legally responsible.
- Inadequate Maintenance: Texas requires property owners and occupiers to conduct proper maintenance. When they fail to do so, it can pose a serious safety hazard. A business or property owner may be liable for an accident caused by inadequate maintenance.
- Negligent Security Claims: In some circumstances, businesses and property owners have a proactive duty to provide adequate security. When they fail to do so, they may be liable for a third-party criminal attack through a negligent security claim.
- Electrocution Accidents: Exposed wiring or improperly installed appliances can result in electrocution accidents and serious injuries. Victims of electrocution accidents can suffer burn injuries, impairment, loss of vision, nerve damage, and more.
- Fires: Exposed wiring, poor insulation jobs, chemical mishaps, improperly wired appliances, and other events can cause fires, resulting in burns, loss of property, and in serious cases, death.
- Elevator or Escalator Accidents: Malls, airports, and other businesses need to ensure their facilities are safe and up-to-code. Don’t blame these accidents on bad luck. Hold negligent businesses accountable for their reckless and lazy actions.
- Food Poisoning: Restaurants are required to serve food that is safe for consumers. Sometimes, cooks, owners, and other stores can overlook expiration dates, safety issues, and shipping/storing situations.
- Chemical Exposure: Construction zones, large businesses, and apartment complexes tend to use chemicals in their cleaning, building, and safety efforts. Being wrongfully exposed to chemicals can lead to a variety of injuries and issues if not dealt with properly. Our firm can help you recover the compensation you deserve from these reckless actions.
