PREMISES LIABILITY LAWYER AUSTIN TX
Premises liability law holds property owners and occupiers responsible when unsafe conditions on their property cause injury. In Austin, this covers a wide range of settings — grocery stores, restaurants, bars, apartment complexes, parking lots, construction sites, and government property. Whether you slipped and fell, were injured by inadequate security, or harmed by a structural defect, our Austin premises liability attorneys fight for full compensation.
Compensation Available
Medical expensesAll past and future treatment costs for premises liability injuries
Lost wagesIncome lost during recovery from preventable property injury
Pain and sufferingPhysical pain and emotional trauma from the incident
Permanent impairmentLong-term compensation for lasting injuries from property hazards
Property damagePersonal items damaged in the premises liability incident
Punitive damagesWhen the property owner knew of the danger and deliberately failed to address it
Key Facts & Information
1
Slip and Fall
Wet floors, uneven surfaces, and dangerous walkways at Austin businesses and properties — the most common premises liability claim.
2
Inadequate Security
Assault at Austin properties with inadequate lighting, broken locks, or no security — property owner may be liable.
3
Swimming Pool Accidents
Unsecured pools, broken drains, and inadequate warnings at Austin apartments and properties.
4
Elevator and Escalator Accidents
Defective equipment at Austin commercial buildings — property owner and maintenance contractor liability.
5
Construction Site Visitor Injuries
Non-worker injuries at Austin construction sites — separate from workers' comp claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
What duty does a property owner owe visitors in Texas?▾
Invitees (customers) are owed the highest duty — owners must inspect for and fix or warn about hazards. Licensees (social guests) must be warned of known dangers. Trespassers are owed only a duty not to willfully harm them.
What is the notice requirement in premises liability cases?▾
You must prove the owner knew or should have known about the hazard. Length of time the condition existed, whether regular inspections were done, and whether similar incidents occurred before are all relevant.
What if I was partly at fault for the premises liability accident?▾
Texas modified comparative fault allows recovery as long as you were less than 51% at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
How long do I have to file a premises liability lawsuit in Texas?▾
2 years from the date of injury. For government property (City of Austin, state buildings), a formal notice of claim must be filed within 6 months.