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320 S. Polk St., Suite 920, Amarillo, TX 79101
6243 IH-10 West, Suite 205, San Antonio, TX 78201
201 Main Street, Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
3700 River Walk Dr., St. 110, Flower Mound, TX 75028
3120 Southwest Fwy Ste 350 Houston, ZIP 77098, 11811 East Fwy Suite 630-06, ZIP 77029 , Houston, TX 77098
201 Main Street, #600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
405 Main St., Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002
6009 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007
1490 Rusk Road, Suite 102, Round Rock, TX 78665
4303 North Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75205
118 W 4th St, Tyler, TX 75701
2525 Robinhood St, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77005
6302 W. Broadway St, Ste. 250, Pearland, TX 77581
2197 TX-35 Loop, Suite 1a, Alvin, TX 77511
1751 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075
Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility that property owners, occupiers, or managers have for injuries or accidents that occur on their property. Premises liability cases often arise when someone is injured or harmed on another person’s property. Common scenarios include slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, structural defects and other hazardous conditions. Elements of premises liability include:
The responsibility for maintaining a safe premises falls on the property owner, occupier, or person in control of the property. There can be varying factors that included the legal relationship between the parties and the nature of the property. It is expected that visitors are provided with a duty of care. Responsible parties include:
Claims can arise from a variety of hazards or dangerous conditions on a property that results in injuries to the visitor. The type of property and intended use, residential, commercial, or public) as well as local laws and regulations can impact premises liability claims. Common claims include:
Proving negligence in a premises liability case usually involves establishing certain key elements and supporting these elements with evidence. Evidence can include taking photographs, gathering witness statements, obtaining surveillance footage, and medical records. Elements involved in proving negligence in a premises liability case include:
Lawyers in Texas can provide legal services in just about any practice area. However, people usually need to find a lawyer that has the expertise and experience to practice an area of law specific to their legal case. Common legal practice areas in Texas include:
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