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Slip and fall attorney
Slip and fall attorney
for injuries on unsafe property.
A wet floor with no sign. A broken step in the dark. A pothole in a parking lot. Property owners have a duty to keep their spaces reasonably safe — and when they don't, and you get hurt, they may be responsible. These cases turn on details, and details are what we build cases on.
What you're dealing with.
Slip and fall cases fall under "premises liability" — the legal duty property owners and businesses have to keep their spaces reasonably safe for visitors. When they ignore a hazard they knew about, or should have known about, and someone gets hurt, they can be held responsible.
These cases are won and lost on details. Was there a warning sign? How long was the spill there? Were there prior complaints? Property owners and their insurers move fast to clean up and to argue you weren't paying attention. We move faster — to preserve the evidence and prove what really happened.
What to do next.
If you're reading this from a hospital bed, your phone, or somewhere worse — you're already doing the most important thing: looking for help. Here's the rest.
Photograph everything
The hazard, the area, the lack of signage, your injuries. Do it before anything gets cleaned up or fixed.
Get names of witnesses
Anyone who saw it happen or saw the hazard beforehand can be crucial. Get their contact information.
Call Johnny
Free consultation in English or Spanish. We'll tell you honestly whether you have a premises case.
Why it matters who represents you.
We move fast on evidence
Spills get mopped, hazards get fixed, video gets erased. We act quickly to preserve proof of the dangerous condition before it disappears.
We prove they should have known
The heart of a premises case is showing the owner knew or should have known about the danger. We dig into complaints, maintenance records, and video to prove it.
We counter the "you weren't careful" defense
Insurers love to blame the victim. We anticipate that argument and build the case to keep the focus where it belongs — on the unsafe condition.
In their words.
“They answered my call right away and took care of everything. I just focused on getting better while they handled the rest.”
Questions, answered.
Don't I have to prove the owner knew about the hazard?
In most Texas premises cases, yes — you generally need to show the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you. That's exactly the kind of proof we know how to build, using complaint histories, maintenance records, and video.
The store says I should have seen the hazard. Does that hurt my case?
It's a common defense, but it doesn't automatically end your claim. Texas's comparative fault rule means that even if you were partly at fault, you can still recover as long as you were 50% or less responsible. We build the case to keep the focus on the unsafe condition.
How long do I have to file?
Most slip and fall claims in Texas must be filed within two years of the injury. Evidence in these cases disappears quickly, so it's important to act fast. (Attorney to verify your specific deadline.)
I didn't report it when it happened. Is it too late?
Not necessarily, but it does make the case harder — which is all the more reason to talk to us soon. We can help identify other evidence, like video or witnesses, to help establish what happened.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing upfront. We work no win, no fee — we only get paid from a recovery, and only if we win. If we don't, you owe us nothing.
Hurt in Texas? Talk to Johnny today.
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Free consultation.
Free consultation.
No upfront cost.
No risk.
Tell us what happened. We respond the same day, in English or Spanish, and we'll explain exactly what your case is worth.
- Available in English and Spanish
- Fast response — same day, every day
- We handle everything — insurance, medical, paperwork