When you’re out living your life, you may not realize how often you’re on someone else’s property. Every store you walk into, every sidewalk you walk down, someone is responsible for keeping those places clean and safe. If they fail at that, you can get hurt. That’s when you need to call me. At my firm, Templeton Law Firm, I’ve spent over 20 years helping people across San Angelo deal with their injury cases. If you got hurt on someone else’s property, I want to hear your story. I want to know what happened and how I can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Dedicated. Experienced. Personable.
I put a great deal of work into building a personal relationship with each of my clients. I meet with you personally, and I learn about the struggles you’ve had with your medical bills. Premises liability can include such common cases as “slip-and-falls,” but it also includes greater issues on a property, such as:- Cracks and tripping hazards on a sidewalk
- Improperly stacked items that fall from shelves
- Malfunctioning store equipment
What You May Get As Compensation
In a premises liability case, you stand to pursue significant levels of compensation for the following damages and expenses:- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Physical pain and mental anguish
- Physical impairment
- Disfigurement
Frequently Asked Questions About Premises Liability
I have helped many clients who have suffered injuries on a neglected property get the answers they need about their claims. Here are some commonly asked questions I hear:What types of properties fall under premises liability law in Texas?
Premises liability claims can happen on a wide range of properties, including residential homes, apartments, commercial buildings, businesses, public spaces and private land. Property owners and managers may all be held liable for injuries that occur due to their negligence.What are the most common causes of premises liability accidents in Texas?
There are a number of causes of premises liability accidents. Here are the most common types in Texas:- Slips and falls
- Swimming pool accidents
- Negligent security
- Dog bites
- Elevator accidents
- Broken stairs and rails
- Defective handrails
- Construction accidents
- Toxic chemical exposure
How do I prove negligence in a premises liability case?
Four basic elements have to be proven in a successful premises liability claim:- The owner or property holder must have a duty of care to you to keep the premises reasonably safe and/or warn you of hazards.
- Their duty of care was breached when they failed to maintain the premises in reasonably safe conditions or make adequate warnings about dangers.
- The breach of duty directly caused your injuries, either because the injury would not have happened but for their negligence or because the injury was a foreseeable result of the negligence.
- You suffered actual harm in the form of physical injuries, medical bills, lost wages and more.