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 […]
When a customer is injured in a store, the establishment and the circumstances surrounding the injury will be investigated to determine liability. Commercial businesses are bound by a legal obligation to provide an environment that is safe for their customers and others who enter their establishments. After an injury in a store, the circumstances, and […]
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.