Hidden Dangers - Identifying Negligence in Dallas Premises Liability Cases

Dangerous property conditions in Dallas Tx account for one of the largest causes of personal injuries in the city. The Texas Department of State Health Services categorizes trip, slip, and fall accidents as one of the leading causes of injuries for Texas citizens. However, slip and fall accidents are just one type of injury that can fall under premises liability.

Dallas premises liability cases cover various types of injuries. Regardless of the injury or its circumstances, the burden of proving liability falls on the injured party. By hiring one of the trusted Dallas personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw, you guarantee that your case will begin at a strong launching point.

The aspects identifying and proving liability in a premises liability case are the same as any other personal injury case, as explained by the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. They are:

The injury victims must prove that the property owner has a legal duty to ensure safe premises to the victim. An expert premises liability lawyer will help you to identify any legal safety assurances that a property owner owed you.

The victim must prove that the property owner failed to provide the required level of safety. In the case of premises liability negligence in Texas, this means that the owner knew about a danger, or reasonably should have known about a danger, and failed to fix it or warn the victim about it.

The victim must prove that Dallas property owner negligence directly caused the accident and damages that they sustained.

Finally, the victim must prove that they suffered significant damages. These can include lost wages from work, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and other losses.

Not that all four of these conditions must be met in order to win compensation for your injuries. Our team at Carabin Shaw will assist you with understanding each of these steps, and will gather the evidence and proof necessary to build your case and file your claim.

A free initial consultation with our expert attorneys gives you the opportunity to ask any question you have about your case, and to receive informed answers from a real person. With staff ready to speak with you 24/7, our English and Spanish-speaking experts are ready to support you and your case at your convenience. To schedule your free case review, call toll-free at 800-862-1260.

What makes premises liability cases unique when compared to other accidents is that the property owner owes a different duty of care to different categories of visitors on their property. However, this negligence of duty always stems from failing to create a safe environment for a visitor who has permission (whether explicit or implicit) to be on the property.

Identifying the liable party for premises liability negligence in Texas can be more or less difficult depending on the accident. For example, there are over 600,000 cats and dogs in the city, according to the City of Dallas. If you are attacked by an animal on the animal owner’s property, identifying liability and negligence can be simple.

However, there are also nine community swimming pools, as well as additional water centers, in Dallas. While these centers are city-owned, proving negligence is a more complex process that will greatly benefit from the eyes of an experienced attorney.

You can see all of the support we offer clients at Carabin Shaw’s client reviews.

Carabin Shaw is dedicated to assisting you from the moment you are injured to the moment you win your fair compensation, and we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis to best do so.

For more information:

• DSHS
• Texas Statutes
• Dallas City News
• Dallas Aquatics