Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer in El Paso TX — Hold Property Owners Accountable

Under Texas premises liability law, property owners owe different duties of care depending on why you were on the property. Invitees (customers, shoppers) receive the highest duty of care — the owner must inspect the property, discover dangerous conditions, and either fix them or warn visitors. Licensees (social guests) must be warned of known dangers. Trespassers generally receive the lowest duty of care, though there are exceptions. If you were injured on someone's property, Karl Luth will analyze your status and the property owner's duty of care. If the fall resulted in a fatality, you may also have a wrongful death claim.

Slip and fall accidents in El Paso are frequently caused by wet or slippery floors without warning signs, uneven pavement or sidewalks, poor lighting in parking lots or stairwells, loose or torn carpeting, missing handrails on stairs, potholes in parking lots, ice or snow not cleared from walkways, and cluttered aisles in retail stores. Proving a slip and fall case requires showing that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you.

Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries, especially for older adults. Common injuries include broken wrists, arms, and hips (from trying to break the fall), traumatic brain injuries from hitting the head, spinal cord injuries, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, and soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains. If your injuries required surgery or resulted in permanent disability, the value of your claim increases significantly. Serious injuries may also require consideration of medical malpractice if treatment was negligently provided.

After a slip and fall accident: (1) Seek medical attention immediately — even if you feel okay, some injuries take time to manifest. (2) Report the accident to the property owner or manager and get a copy of the incident report. (3) Take photos of the hazardous condition, your injuries, and the surrounding area. (4) Get contact information from any witnesses. (5) Do not give a recorded statement to the property owner's insurance company. (6) Contact Karl Luth as soon as possible — evidence can disappear quickly.