A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere—at a grocery store, restaurant, mall, hotel, parking lot or even a private home. One minute you’re walking along just fine; the next you’re on the ground, possibly with serious injuries that can affect your ability to work and live normally.
Property owners have a duty of care to keep their property reasonably safe. When they don’t clean up spills, repair hazards or provide warnings, they may be liable for your injuries. At Jim Adler & Associates, we fight for injured Texans who have been injured in slip and fall accidents due to negligence.
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall, you may be entitled to financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and more. Contact us today for a free consultation.
A slip and fall accident occurs when someone loses their footing due to a hazardous condition on someone else’s property. These cases fall under premises liability meaning the property owner or manager may be held responsible if they knew (or should have known) about the hazard and didn’t fix it or provide warnings.
Slip and fall cases are more serious than you think. Many victims suffer traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord damage or long-term mobility issues. That’s why taking legal action is important—not only to get damages but to hold negligent property owners accountable.
Slip and fall accidents happen for many reasons but most are preventable. Here are some common hazards:
Wet or slippery floors – Spills, freshly mopped floors or leaks without warning signs.
Uneven surfaces – Cracked sidewalks, potholes, loose flooring or torn carpets.
Poor lighting – Dimly lit stairwells, hallways or parking lots that conceal hazards.
Unsecured rugs or mats – Floor coverings that slip or bunch up unexpectedly.
Cluttered walkways – Boxes, wires or debris blocking paths in stores or workplaces.
Icy sidewalks and parking lots – Failure to clear ice or snow on commercial properties.
Broken handrails or stairs – Missing, loose or damaged railings in stairwells.
Sure, accidents happen but Texas law requires property owners to take measures to prevent them. If they don’t address known dangers, they can be held liable for your injuries.
Texas premises liability law governs slip and fall cases, determining when a property owner is responsible for someone’s injuries. But winning a claim requires proving negligence which depends on your visitor status:
An invitee is someone legally on the property for business reasons like:
Customers in a store or restaurant.
Hotel guests.
Employees at their workplace.
Property owners owe invitees the highest duty of care meaning they must inspect for hazards, fix them promptly or warn visitors.
A licensee is a guest or social visitor like:
Friends visiting a home.
Utility workers on the property.
Owners must warn licensees of known dangers but don’t have to actively inspect for hazards.
A trespasser is someone on the property without permission. Property owners generally aren’t liable unless they intentionally cause harm.
But Texas recognizes the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine meaning property owners may be responsible if a child is injured by an unprotected hazard like a swimming pool or abandoned structure.
To win a slip and fall claim you must prove:
The property owner owed you a duty of care.
They knew (or should have known) about the hazard.
They failed to fix it or provide a warning.
Your injuries resulted from their negligence.
Example: If you slipped in a grocery store because of a spill but there were no warning signs and employees failed to clean it up for hours the store may be liable.
Slip and fall claims aren’t as easy as they seem. Property owners and insurance companies will fight hard to pay you nothing. They may try to:
Blame you for the accident (say you were distracted or not paying attention).
Say they didn’t know about the hazard (claim there wasn’t time to fix it).
Offer a low settlement that doesn’t cover all medical bills and future expenses.
A good Texas slip and fall attorney can:
✅ Investigate the accident and gather evidence (security footage, witness statements, maintenance records).
✅ Prove the property owner was negligent and should be held responsible.
✅ Fight against insurance company tricks and lowball settlements.
✅ Get you the most money for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
At Jim Adler & Associates, we have years of experience winning premises liability cases. We won’t let property owners get away with your injuries.
If your slip and fall was caused by a property owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to:
Medical bills – Doctor visits, surgery, rehab, future treatment.
Lost wages – If you can’t work because of your injuries.
Pain and suffering – Physical pain, emotional distress, reduced quality of life.
Permanent disability – If the accident results in lasting impairment.
Wrongful death damages – If a loved one died from a slip and fall.
Our legal team will fight to get every penny you deserve.
Taking the right steps after a slip and fall can make or break your case:
Notify the property owner – As soon as possible.
Take pictures and videos – Of the hazard that caused your fall.
Get witness statements – If anyone saw what happened, get their info.
See a doctor – Even if injuries seem minor.
Don’t talk to insurance companies alone – They’ll try to minimize your claim.
Call a slip and fall attorney – The sooner you have an attorney, the better.
At Jim Adler & Associates, we have a proven track record of winning slip and fall cases in Texas. When you hire us, you get:
✅ Aggressive representation – We take on insurance companies so you don’t have to.
✅ No upfront costs – You don’t pay unless we win your case.
✅ Experienced Texas attorneys – We know premises liability law inside and out.
Consultations are FREE. If we don’t win, you won’t pay.*
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