Trip and Fall Accidents in Boerne TX - A Victim’s Guide to Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Boerne's Hill Country Mile is a pristine stretch of shops, restaurants, and historic buildings that offers a full day of fun, unless you meet with an unexpected fall inside a shop or outside on the sidewalk. Trip and fall accidents can lead to severe injuries like broken bones and brain trauma. In one unfortunate moment, you may find yourself unable to work and facing expensive medical care.

The Boerne TX personal injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw help trip and fall victims file personal injury claims to pursue compensation for their injuries. These accidents often occur because the property owner failed to maintain safe premises, making them potentially liable for your expenses. Our team is available 24/7 with English- and Spanish-speaking professionals ready to schedule a free case review at 800-862-1260.

Common reasons for trip and fall injuries include:

• Rugs that are not correctly adhered to the flooring
• Electrical wires left in the path of visitors
• Flooring that develops gaps or unevenness
• Equipment left on the floor in traffic areas
• Displays that protrude into walkways
• Inadequate lighting or obstructed visibility

A fall can be a traumatic, painful event. If the accident could have been prevented by repairing the floor or addressing another hazard, the party that failed to take action may be liable for your injuries and losses. Contact a Boerne trip and fall lawyer immediately to determine whether you have grounds for a personal injury claim.

Texas premises liability laws require property owners to ensure their premises are reasonably safe, based on these visitor categories:

• Invitees (enter the business with the owner’s permission, such as customers)
• Licensees (enter by invitation, such as social guests)
• Trespassers (unauthorized visitors, intruders)

Property owners owe invitees the highest care level, which includes inspecting the premises for potential hazards and promptly addressing them. Owners must also warn licensees of known risks, although they are not required to inspect the property regularly for these guests. Trespassers receive minimal protection under Texas law, although property owners are prohibited from deliberately causing them harm.

Invitees are the most common accident victims our attorneys work with, holding property owners and other responsible parties liable for injuries invitees incur while on the premises. To file a personal injury claim, your lawyer must prove the responsible party’s negligence breached their duty of care to you, resulting directly in your fall and subsequent injuries.

If your attorney successfully demonstrates negligence, Texas law allows you to seek the following damages:

• Economic damages (cover actual financial loss, like medical bills)
• Non-economic damages (compensate for pain, suffering, and other intangible losses)
• Punitive damages (penalty assessed for gross negligence or recklessness)

Your premises liability lawyer in Texas will usually negotiate with the responsible party or their insurance company to determine your economic and non-economic damages. If they cannot reach a satisfactory settlement amount, your attorney will prepare your case for court. Punitive damages are only awarded by a judge or jury as a way to punish the responsible party and deter the actions that led to the accident in the future.

A trip-and-fall case may seem straightforward, but many claims are fraught with challenges and complications. Accident victims should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer right away to mitigate challenges such as:

• Gathering evidence like incident reports, maintenance records, and witness testimonies to prove negligence
• Using medical records to document the victim's injuries
• Protecting the victim's rights when insurance companies contest claims or offer lowball settlements

At Carabin Shaw, we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay any money up front for our expertise and experience. Our client reviews attest to our ability to mitigate challenges to personal injury claims and maximize damages for victims like you.

If you were injured in a trip and fall accident, our compassionate team is here to help. Call Carabin Shaw toll-free today at 800-862-1260.

For more information:

• Texas Statutes 75
• Cornell Law
• Texas Statutes 41