Llano Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Burnet Premises Liability Attorney for Slips, Trips, and Falls

Texas premises liability laws state that when someone slips, falls, and suffers an injury, the property owner or controller could be fully or partially liable for the resulting damages. If you tripped on an object or slipped and fell while visiting as a guest or shopping as a patron, you could have the legal grounds to file a claim. Contact the Law Office of Russ Alan Baker, PLLC to discuss your case in a consultation today.

Premises Liability Laws and Unreasonable Hazards

A key component in slip and fall accident cases is whether or not the property owner should have known about the hazard that led to your accident. If a reasonable and responsible property owner would have known about the hazard but chose not to address it immediately, the injured party can likely create a claim for compensation. If the hazard was new or located away from regular pathways, it might be possible that some liability does not rest on the property owner's shoulders.

Consider these two similar yet different examples:

1. A man is walking down the dairy aisle in a grocery store, looking at his list of items, slips on a puddle of milk that has drained from one of the bottles, and gets injured. It is reasonable to think it is safe enough in a grocery store to look at a list rather than the path ahead. Due to cameras and staff members on the clock, it is also reasonable to assume the grocery store should have noticed the puddle readily and mopped it up before someone got hurt. The man can file a claim with a good likelihood of collecting compensation due to the grocery store's negligence.
2. A woman in line at a grocery store drops a jug of milk in line to checkout, creating a puddle. The man behind her is on the phone and does not notice the spill, and the cashier in front of her is in the middle of a discussion with the current customer. In less than a minute, the line moves forward, the man steps in the milk, slips, falls, and gets hurt. Since it is unreasonable for the cashier to notice the spill in such a short amount of time and take action, the grocery store might not be liable. The woman who dropped the milk might be, however, due to her decision to not warn others around her of the mess.

Figure Out the Details with Attorney Russ Baker

For premises liability or slip and fall accident claims, the details hold the key to a case's success. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring a slip does not occur: the walker or the property controller? This is the primary question that needs to be addressed and proven in your favor.

Burnet personal injury Attorney Russ Baker can go through the details of your claim with you to establish its validity. Backed by more than 15 years of legal experience, he will bring the knowledgeability and focus your case needs and deserves. Contact our office to learn more or to schedule a consultation. Call 325-216-2006 for an appointment today. We serve clients in and around Llano, Burnet, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, Mason, Cherokee, Johnson City, Mason County, Mills County, San Saba County, Buret County, Llano County, and the neighboring communities.