Blog: Texas Premises Liability Law

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our firm settled a case for a trip and fall accident at an apartment complex for $250,000.

Type of Case: Slip and Fall Accident Summary: Our firm settled a case for a slip and fall accident at a big box retailer for $180,000.

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our firm settled a case for $375,000 for our client who sustained a knee injury after slipping on a wet floor inside a Walmart.

Type of Case: Workplace Injury Summary: We are proud to share a $450,000 recovery for our client who was injured in a trip-and-fall while riding an airport shuttle. The driver left luggage unsecured, which caused our client to get hurt.

Going to the gym may be part of your health and fitness routine. However, gym injuries in Dallas can cause significant damage and financial hardship. Determining who is responsible when you are injured at the gym depends on the cause of your injuries and establishing negligence. A Dallas premises liability attorney at Wolf Law PLLC […]

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: We are proud to have secured a $250,000 recovery for our client, who was injured in a trip-and-fall accident at a shopping center.

If you’re reading this, you’re likely seeking clarity on how to stay safe at sporting events or understand your rights if an injury occurs. You’re in the right place. This guide will explain the risks spectators face, which sports pose the highest danger, the legal principles involved in injury claims, and practical steps to protect […]

You Didn’t Cause This. Why Should You Pay for It? When store merchandise comes crashing down on you, everything changes in an instant. Suddenly you’re facing mounting medical bills, lost wages from missed work, physical pain and suffering, and uncertainty about who’s responsible for your injuries. These unexpected costs can quickly become overwhelming as you […]

Type of Case: Slip and Fall Accident Summary: Our firm settled a case against a slip and fall accident at a restaurant.

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our law firm settled a case where our client fell from a rented scaffold that broke.

Type of Case: Slip and Fall Accident Summary: Our law firm settled a slip and fall accident case against a grocery store.

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: We’re proud to announce a $100,000 settlement for our client, who was injured in a slip-and-fall accident while working at Target. The fall was caused by a cleaning company that failed to keep the area safe, leading to serious injuries for our client.

Type of Case: Workplace Injury Summary: We successfully obtained a $150,000 settlement against a homeowner for our client who suffered injuries from a ladder fall.

Moshpits and rage culture at concerts offer an adrenaline-fueled experience that many music lovers seek. However, the intense atmosphere and physical contact can lead to serious injuries, from minor bruises to life-threatening trauma. In this post, we’ll explores the risks associated with moshpits, the essential etiquette for safety, and the responsibilities of performers, venues, and […]

Tenants have an expectation that the place they call home will be safe and maintained by their landlord. However, when a landlord neglects to mitigate a dangerous condition on the property that causes you harm, you may have a right to pursue legal action against them. Your safety should not be in question when harmful […]

An accidental drowning or swimming pool injury can happen suddenly and without warning. That’s why in this blog post, our experienced Dallas premises liability lawyers explore the legal implications surrounding swimming pool accidents in Texas, including: – the responsibilities of pool owners, – the potential for compensation through personal injury claims, and – how families […]

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client was making a delivery at a grocery store and was injured by a faulty door.

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client suffered a slip and fall injury from a hotel’s leaking roof.

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client suffered a injuries from a slip and fall accident at a big box retailer.    

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: A revolving door at grocery store malfunctioned and hit our client as she was entering the store.

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client was injured when they slipped and fell at a restaurant.

Type of Case: Personal Injury Summary: Our client suffered an injury from shopping carts that were not properly put away.

Slips and falls are among the most common causes of injury in the United States. The dangers of these types of accidents can slip most people’s minds until they take a fall, and their lives and families are affected by these catastrophic accidents. Many might not realize how costly slip and fall accidents can be. […]

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client was injured when they tripped and fell at a grocery store.

Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client was injured after she tripped and fell at a church.

Type of Case: Negligent Security Summary: Client was patronizing local nightclub when a fight broke out and multiple people were shot and injured. Local nightclub and owners along with the landlord of the nightclub premises were sued. Case resolved for $285,000.

How to Determine Liability for an Elevator Accident Elevator accidents can occur in the home, on the job, or going about town. Landowners, manufacturers, employers, and business owners may all be liable for elevator accidents. If they do not, they may be at fault under premises liability law. In Texas, landowners or occupiers must keep […]

Understanding the difference between licensees, invitees, and trespassers is crucial for both property owners and visitors, as it dictates the level of care owed by the property owner and the rights of the visitor. In legal terms, these classifications can significantly influence the outcome of a premises liability claim. In this blog post, we will […]

Running errands, shopping at your favorite stores, or enjoying your day out in Texas should be carefree, with no harm done. The last thought in many people’s minds is what to do if you slip and fall in a store. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of slipping and falling in Texas, it is […]

Enjoying a large public gathering usually means a time of fun, music, shopping, or sports. However, when hundreds or thousands of people are packed together in one place, a crowd surge can bring injury and even death. The real dangers of crowd surges may surprise you, and if you have been hurt in one, you […]

Texas law does not specify any particular type of warning – such as a wet sign – as necessary for a store to use to warn customers of a wet floor.  What the law does require is that stores keep their premises free of unreasonable risks. Reasonable Care for Premises Liability Exposure Stores and other […]

Whether or not you can file a civil lawsuit against a nightclub for your injuries will depend on multiple factors. It is more than likely that suing a night club will involve asserting premises liability claims against the parties who own, manage, or lease the property. It can be important to determine whether a person […]

When you are injured in a store, the store may be liable and you may be able to name multiple entities as defendants in a civil lawsuit. The facts and circumstances of each case are unique, and these will determine how the case is litigated. In the State of Texas, property owners may be liable […]

Most amusement parks have guests sign waiver forms removing liability from the amusement park if guests are injured. So, when amusement park accidents happen in Texas, and produce serious injuries or even wrongful death, what happens? Did the waiver destroy any opportunity to hold the amusement park responsible for the injuries sustained on its property? […]

Costco, like other big-box retail stores, is a huge warehouse with lots of people coming and going. The parking lot is a chaos of cars, people, and overflowing carts. Inside, there are about 150,000 square feet of floor space, with merchandise often stacked high on pallets. People are trying to maneuver giant carts loaded with […]

Every day, people find themselves in rough situations facing an assailant preparing to attack them. Local law enforcement officials’ role is to solve criminal wrongdoing and apprehend criminal assailants. However, who is held responsible for preventing or deterring such conduct? Even though an attacker can be held criminally liable for their actions, that fact does […]

If you were injured in a Walmart because there should have been a “clean up on aisle 9” that did not occur or, because they failed to properly warn customers of hazards, you could be entitled to damages. This article will cover everything you need to know about Walmart slip and fall claims. Understanding When […]

When someone has a slip and fall accident on the property of another, the circumstances leading to the incident must be analyzed to determine whether the property owner should have done more to protect the person injured. A property owner who fails to use reasonable care to eliminate hazards that could cause an unsuspecting person […]

Thousands of people are hospitalized yearly because of slipping or tripping hazards. Often, these premises liability accidents are preventable. In most situations, it is possible to file a trip-and-fall or slip-and-fall lawsuit to collect compensation for damages. It is important to speak with a personal injury lawyer with experience successfully handling slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accident […]

Summary: Lawsuit was brought against a bar for an assault by its employees on the Plaintiff.

Most of us visit grocery stores to purchase items we need. For a variety of reasons, slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are common in these retail establishments. For example, a shopper might slip on a puddle of water from a leaking freezer unit. Spilled liquids are just one of the common causes […]

Summary: Lawsuit filed against a large retail pharmacy for injuries sustained as a result of a trip and fall over uneven carpet inside the pharmacy location. Client sustained injuries to her knees and back and underwent multiple surgeries.

Summary: Lawsuit was brought against large retailer for a slip and fall on liquid on the floor.