Dallas Premises Liability Attorney
Hurt on someone else’s property? You deserved a safe place to shop, stay, or visit. When a store, apartment complex, or hotel cuts corners and you’re injured, a Dallas premises liability attorney at Tyson Law Firm steps in to protect your rights. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover compensation.
Why Tyson Law Firm
- 20+ years serving DFW and surrounding communities
- Fast response: callbacks in under 30 minutes
- Bilingual team (English/Spanish)
- Reputation you can trust: 5-star Google reviews from 100+ clients
What is Premises Liability in Texas?
Texas law requires owners and occupiers to keep property reasonably safe: inspect, fix hazards, and warn about dangers they can’t repair immediately. When they don’t—and you’re hurt—they can be held liable.
Visitor status matters
- Invitees (customers/tenants): highest duty—inspect, fix, and warn
- Licensees (social guests): warn about known dangers
- Trespassers: limited duty (greater protection for children)
Common Premises Liability Cases We Handle
- Slip, trip & fall: spills, uneven flooring, loose mats, missing handrails
- Inadequate security: poor lighting, broken locks, no guards in high-risk areas
- Apartment & hotel injuries: unsafe stairs/elevators, balcony failures, code violations
- Retail & restaurant hazards: cluttered aisles, wet floors without warning signs
- Parking lot/garage dangers: potholes, oil slicks, insufficient lighting
- Swimming pool incidents: faulty gates, lack of supervision or warnings
Related pages: Slip & Fall • Dog Bites • Wrongful Death • Car Accidents
What We Must Prove
- Hazard existed (e.g., wet floor, broken stair, poor lighting)
- Knowledge: the owner knew or should have known about it
- Failure to act: no fix or adequate warning
- Causation & damages: the hazard caused your injuries and losses
Texas comparative negligence: You can recover so long as you’re ≤50% at fault; your award is reduced by your percentage.
Damages You Can Recover
- Medical costs (ER, surgery, therapy) + future care
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain & suffering and emotional distress
- Out-of-pocket losses (meds, transportation, damaged items)
Deadlines (Act Fast)
Most Texas premises claims have a 2-year statute of limitations. Evidence (video, spill logs, maintenance records) disappears quickly—the sooner we start, the stronger your case.
What to Do After an Injury on Someone Else’s Property
- Get medical care immediately (creates a record)
- Report it to management/owner and request a copy of the incident report
- Document everything: photos of the hazard, shoes/clothing, witness info
- Avoid recorded statements and social posts—talk to us first
- Call Tyson Law Firm for a free case evaluation
How We Help
- Rapid investigation and preservation of video/maintenance records
- Site inspection and witness interviews
- Experts (safety engineers, building code, medical, economic)
- Full valuation of present and future losses
- Firm negotiation with insurers; trial-ready if they won’t be fair
- Contingency fee: you pay nothing unless we recover compensation
Dallas Premises Liability FAQs
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes—if you’re ≤50% responsible. Your recovery is reduced by that percentage.
The owner says they “didn’t know.” Is that a defense?
Not if the hazard existed long enough that a reasonable inspection would have found it.
Do cases settle or go to trial?
Many settle once we present evidence. We prepare every case for trial to maximize leverage.
What if the property owner is uninsured?
We look for other liable parties: property managers, contractors, security companies, or third-party maintenance vendors.
Ready to Talk?
If unsafe property conditions in Dallas—or anywhere in DFW—caused your injuries, we’re ready to fight for you. Consultations are free, and you pay nothing unless we win.