Pursuing Full & Fair Compensation for Slip & Fall Accident Victims

 Our premises liability attorneys excel where others hesitate: in front of a judge and jury. We have secured over $10 billion in settlements and verdicts, prepare every case for trial, and are known for taking on and winning some of the largest, high-profile cases in the state. Our firm has also paid out hundreds of millions of dollars in referral fees to co-counsel. We answer phones 24/7 and can meet with you virtually. You owe our firm no legal fees unless we help you recover damages. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Slip & Fall Lawsuit in Texas?

In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims imposes a strict two-year deadline from the date of the accident. If you fail to file a lawsuit within this window, you will likely be barred from seeking compensation, regardless of the severity of your injuries or the strength of your evidence. While two years may seem like ample time, building a strong case requires swift action.

We strongly urge you to contact us as soon as possible because a successful slip and fall claim depends on evidence that often disappears quickly. Commercial security footage is frequently overwritten within days, physical hazards may be repaired or cleaned, and witness memories tend to fade. Engaging our team early gives us the opportunity to perform a prompt, comprehensive investigation and preserve essential evidence.

When Do I Have a Strong Slip & Fall Claim in Texas?

Simply falling on someone else’s property does not automatically entitle you to compensation. A strong claim demands clear evidence that the property owner failed to uphold their duty to keep their premises reasonably safe and that failure caused your injuries.

We generally need evidence that establishes:

• Your legal presence at the time of the accident. You must have been on the property legally, typically as an invited guest or a customer conducting business. 
• A dangerous property condition. The premises must have contained a dangerous hazard, such as a liquid spill, broken step, or a concealed hole, that posed a significant risk of harm. 
• The owner or operator’s knowledge of the dangerous property condition. This tends to be the most important and difficult factor to prove. We must be able to demonstrate that the owner or operator either actually knew about the danger, or that the hazard existed long enough that they reasonably should have discovered it through routine inspections.
• A failure to act. We need to be able to show that, despite knowing about the risk or as a result of a negligent failure to regularly inspect the premises, the owner or operator did not repair the defect or provide an adequate warning, such as clear signage near the hazard, before you were injured.

The reality is that determining who is responsible when a slip and fall accident like this occurs isn’t always straightforward. Our team at Hamilton Wingo can scrutinize the facts of your case to assess liability. We can then walk you through your legal options, including how we may be able to help.

What Types of Compensation Can I Recover in a Slip & Fall Case?

We are prepared to relentlessly pursue full financial recovery for every impact your slip and fall accident injuries have had on your life. Texas law entitles victims to economic damages, which address tangible financial losses like past and future medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost income. Beyond these out-of-pocket expenses, we can aggressively seek non-economic damages to address the intangible consequences of the incident, including physical pain, mental anguish, scarring, and physical impairment. We can calculate the true value of your claim, accounting for long-term care needs and any reduced earning capacity, to demand the just compensation you deserve.

Our attorneys can fight for your rights and work to ensure that the property owner is held accountable for any part they played in causing you or a loved one harm. Call (214) 234-7911 or contact us online now.