Austin Premises Liability Lawyer

Premises Liability

If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to hold them liable for the damages. Contact a premises liability attorney in Austin to file a lawsuit and seek compensation for your suffering.

When a guest visits a friend’s home or a public place such as a grocery store or movie theater, the property owner of these locations has an obligation to keep all invitees safe by warning them of any hazards or signs of danger. If an invitee gets injured due to a lack of warning from the property owner, the property owner can be held liable. This is known as premises liability.

At Crain Brogdon, LLP., our goal is to help those who’ve been injured on others’ land file premises liability lawsuits and receive the compensation that’s rightfully theirs. If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident or some other unexpected accident while away from home, an Austin premises liability lawyer can investigate your case and figure out who should be held liable for your injuries.

Possible Causes of Slip-and-Fall Accidents

Most premises liability lawsuits are initiated due to slip-and-fall accidents. Property owners are often negligent in removing or warning invitees of hazards in walkways that lead to slip-and-fall injuries. Broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal damage can all be the consequences of someone unexpectedly slipping and falling on a hard surface.

Some of the possible causes of these slip-and-fall accidents include spilled liquid, uneven surfaces, unsalted ice, recently mopped or waxed floors, and loose floorboards or rugs. Property owners should be aware of these hazards and remove them as quickly as possible. When they can’t be removed immediately, hazard signs should be placed to warn invitees of the risk.

Who Can Be Sued in a Premises Liability Lawsuit?

The property owner can be held liable for injuries that happen on their property as long as the injured victim was an invitee. The only time the property owner can’t be held liable is if the injured victim was trespassing on the property or if warning signs were placed and the invitee blatantly ignored the warning signs.

Some property owners may attempt to use the open and obvious defense in court, which states that if a hazard was open and obvious, the property owner can’t be held liable, but this defense isn’t likely to stand.

Calculating Your Overall Claim Value

Once the defendant in your case can be named, your premises liability lawyer in Austin will calculate your claim value by speaking with your doctor about your injuries and assessing all of the damages you’ve experienced. Both economic and non-economic damages will be considered.

Economic damages will include any financial losses you’ve suffered, such as medical expenses, property damages, and loss of income from being out of work. Non-economic damages will include ways in which the accident has affected your lifestyle. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life are all non-economic damages that can be considered.

Reach Out to an Austin Premises Liability Attorney

If you’ve been injured on someone else’s land, whether it was private or public property, it’s important to consult an attorney and assess your options. At Crain Brogdon, LLP., we can help you hold the at-fault parties responsible and get you the settlement you deserve.

To discuss your claim with an Austin premises liability lawyer, call 214-522-9404 to schedule a free consultation or fill out the contact form below.

Attorney Quentin Brogdon

Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]