Slip & Fall Personal Injury Attorneys In Dallas & Fort Worth

Slip and fall, a personal injury term used in cases where injury occurs from a person slipping and falling, can arise from a number of dangerous or hazardous conditions.
If you slipped and fell while on property owned by another individual and have sustained injuries as a result, there are several possible reasons this may have occurred.
For example, you may claim slip and fall liability against the owner of a building with:

• Torn carpeting
• Unexpected drops underfoot  
• Poor lighting
• Unsafe stairs
• Wet floors

Outside hazards are equally dangerous; property owners may be held liable if you may slip and fall because of their failure to properly clear or notify patrons of:

• Ice
• Snow
• Hidden hazards (gaps, potholes, etc.)

Slip and fall accidents can occur on commercial, residential or public property; but regardless of where they happen, all property or building owners have a certain level of responsibility to make sure an environment is safe. This applies to the above listed conditions, structural defects, and weather-related accidents. Even if comparative negligence is proven, you can still pursue a lawsuit to obtain a portion of the compensation you seek.

What is Comparative Negligence?

Comparative negligence, or proportionate responsibility in Texas, can be claimed by the defendant if they argue that you were equally careless by not exercising caution – thereby alleging that you share the blame for your own injuries.

If a defendant can prove that a plaintiff is comparatively negligent, the plaintiff's recovery will be reduced. In Texas, proportionate responsibility policy is stricter than many other states: If a plaintiff is found to be over 50% responsible for his own injuries, he is barred from recovering any damages at all.

For more information on conditions warranting litigation in slip and fall accidents, comparative negligence, or proportionate responsibility, contact our Texas law firm for a free legal consultation.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, call The Law Offices of Regis Mullen & Shane Mullen, Inc. now at (214) 747-5240 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.