Trucking & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Texas Premises Liability Lawyer
McCallum Law Firm represents people injured on someone else's property in Texas because of hazards the owner knew about, or should have known about, and failed to fix. When a property owner cuts corners on safety, we build the case around exactly that failure.
ATP-rated commercial pilot with 32+ years of flight experience, a credential no competing Dallas firm can match in aviation cases.
Why Property Owners Are Liable: Duty of Care in Texas
Texas law assigns property owners a different duty of care depending on why you were on their property, and that distinction often determines whether you have a claim.
- Invitees, such as customers and guests, are owed the highest duty of care. Property owners must regularly inspect for hazards and fix or warn of anything dangerous.
- Licensees, such as social guests, are owed a duty to be warned of known dangers that aren't obvious.
- Trespassers are generally owed the lowest duty of care, though Texas law makes an exception for child trespassers in cases involving attractive hazards like swimming pools.
When a property owner falls short of the duty they owe you, that failure is the foundation of a premises liability claim.
Evidence Disappears Fast. So Does Your Window to Act.
Property owners and their insurers move quickly to control the evidence after an incident. Surveillance footage at many retail locations is only retained for 30 to 72 hours before it's automatically deleted, incident reports are written by the property's own staff and can be disputed later, and witnesses become harder to track down the longer you wait. We move immediately to secure incident reports, maintenance records, and surveillance footage before they're gone.
Elevator and Escalator Malfunctions
Poorly maintained elevators and escalators can cause severe injuries, and liability often extends to the maintenance company as well as the property owner.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle
& How We Overcome Them
Slip and Fall Accidents
Wet floors, uneven surfaces, and poor lighting are among the most common causes of slip and fall injuries, and they're often the result of a property owner ignoring a hazard they knew about.
Swimming Pool Accidents
Pool owners and operators have specific legal obligations around fencing, supervision, and maintenance. Our blog covers more on
summer pool safety and liability and
slip and fall injuries around pools if you want additional background.
Negligent Security
When a property owner fails to provide adequate lighting, locks, or security staff and a visitor is assaulted as a result, the owner can be held liable for that failure. When a negligent security incident is fatal, our
Dallas wrongful death lawyer team pursues justice for the family left behind.
Dog Bites
Texas law allows injured victims to hold a dog's owner liable if the owner knew or should have known the animal was dangerous, or if a local leash law was violated.
Elevator and Escalator Malfunctions
Poorly maintained elevators and escalators can cause severe injuries, and liability often extends to the maintenance company as well as the property owner.
Parking Lot Hazards
Potholes, poor lighting, and inadequate security in parking lots are common sources of premises liability claims. For the most severe, life-altering injuries from a premises liability incident, our
Texas catastrophic injury lawyer team builds cases that account for a lifetime of care.
This page covers injuries that happen on someone else's property. For the full range of injury cases we handle, visit our
Dallas personal injury lawyer hub.
Premises Liability FAQs
Can I sue a property owner for a slip and fall in Texas?
Yes, if the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard that caused your fall and failed to fix it or warn you. You'll need to show the owner's negligence, not just that a dangerous condition existed.
What do I need to prove a premises liability claim in Texas?
You generally need to show that the property owner owed you a duty of care, breached that duty by failing to address a known or reasonably knowable hazard, and that the breach directly caused your injury and damages. Evidence like incident reports, surveillance footage, and maintenance records is often central to proving these elements.
Does a Dallas slip and fall lawyer work on a no-fee basis?
Yes, we handle premises liability cases on contingency, so you pay nothing upfront and owe no fee unless we win your case. Your initial consultation is also free.
The Property Owner Knew. That's What Makes It Negligence.
If you were hurt on someone else's property in Texas, don't assume you have no options. Let us evaluate what the property owner knew, and when.
