A serious fall on someone else’s property can happen in an instant, leaving you injured, unable to work, and facing unexpected medical costs. If you fell because a property owner failed to fix or address a dangerous condition, a Texas slip and fall lawyer can help you understand your options and protect your rights.
Property owners and their insurance companies have a strong financial incentive to downplay your injuries or shift the blame onto you. Without strong legal representation, many injured people accept far less than they need to cover medical care, lost income, and the long-term impact of the accident.
The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. helps injured Texans hold negligent property owners accountable and pursue the financial recovery they need. Call (214) 200-4878 or use our online form for a free consultation.
Why Choose The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. for Your Slip and Fall Claim
When you’re injured and feeling uncertain, the attorney you choose can define your entire experience with the legal process. Our firm gives Texans effective and compassionate representation.
Board Certified Attorney
Attorney Aaron Herbert is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This is a distinction few Texas attorneys achieve, and it shows a tested, proven ability to handle complex injury claims in and out of the courtroom.
Personal Client Attention
We’re selective about the cases we accept, which allows Attorney Aaron Herbert to personally communicate with clients, answer their questions, and explain the strategy for their case. You won’t be passed off to another firm or treated like just another file number.
Focused Case Progression
Our firm uses a dedicated workflow system designed to move your case forward at every stage. We don’t let cases sit idle. This strategy often allows our clients' cases to resolve approximately three to four months faster than the average at other personal injury firms.
Access to Top Doctors
We help clients connect with top medical specialists, including orthopedic surgeons and neurologists, throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and beyond. We make sure you get the care you need to properly document your injuries and work toward your recovery.
Call The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. now at (214) 200-4878 to discuss your case for free.
Do You Have a Texas Slip and Fall Claim?
You may have a valid slip and fall claim in Texas if a property owner knew, or should have known, about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you about it. These cases often require details that can disappear quickly, including video footage, cleaning logs, and witness accounts.
The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. can investigate what caused your fall, identify who controlled the property, and determine whether the owner or management company failed to take reasonable steps to keep visitors safe.
Slip and fall claims may involve hazards such as:
- Wet or Slippery Floors: Grocery stores, restaurants, and bars create serious fall risks when spills, mopped floors, tracked-in rainwater, or slick bathroom tiles are not cleaned up or marked with warning signs.
- Unsafe Stairways and Walkways: Poor lighting, broken handrails, loose steps, uneven flooring, and icy or poorly maintained sidewalks can cause visitors to fall at apartments, hotels, and businesses.
- Parking Lot Hazards: Potholes, cracked pavement, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, and unmarked hazards make parking lots dangerous.
- Cluttered Aisles: Stores create fall risks when merchandise, boxes, unstocked goods, exposed wires, or other obstacles block walking paths.
- Escalator, Elevator, and Construction Hazards: Trip hazards near elevators, unsafe escalators, exposed wiring, construction debris, and hazardous materials can support a claim when negligent maintenance or poor site control caused the fall.
Your Texas slip and fall lawyer can help preserve proof, deal with the insurance company, and pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, and other losses.
How Does a Texas Slip and Fall Lawyer Prove the Property Owner Was Negligent?
Your Texas premises liability lawyer proves negligence by showing that the property owner knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you. That proof rarely comes from one fact alone.
It usually is a product of a careful investigation into what happened before the fall, how long the hazard existed, and whether the property owner acted reasonably.
Your lawyer can gather and preserve evidence before the property owner, insurer, or business has a chance to control the story.
Our firm may look for:
- Security Footage: Video can show how long a spill, broken step, loose mat, or other hazard existed before the fall.
- Incident Reports: A business may create an incident report, which may confirm when the fall happened and who responded.
- Inspection and Cleaning Records: Maintenance logs can show whether employees checked the area, ignored prior hazards, or failed to follow safety procedures.
- Witness Statements: Employees, customers, tenants, or guests may have seen the hazard before your fall or noticed similar problems before.
- Photos and Scene Evidence: Pictures of the floor, lighting, stairway, parking lot, aisle, or walkway can help show what made the area unsafe.
The Importance of Immediate Evidence Preservation
Evidence preservation matters because important proof can disappear quickly. Surveillance footage may be deleted, the hazard may get cleaned up, and witnesses may become harder to reach.
The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. can investigate the scene, locate witnesses, and build the evidence needed to prove negligence.
Overcoming Blame-Shifting Tactics
Property owners and insurance companies often argue that the hazard was open and obvious, that you should have avoided it, or that you were distracted. We anticipate those defenses from the start.
Our firm uses the evidence to show why the property owner failed to use reasonable care and why you shouldn’t carry the blame for an unsafe condition you didn’t create.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Slip and Fall in Texas?
After a slip and fall in Texas, you may be able to recover compensation for the financial, physical, and personal impact a serious fall has had on your life. A successful premises liability claim can help relieve the pressure that often follows a major injury.
Every slip and fall case involves different injuries, recovery timelines, and long-term effects. The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. can document the full extent of your losses and pursue compensation that reflects both your current and future needs.
Your Texas slip and fall lawyer will carefully evaluate how the accident has affected your health, income, daily routine, and overall quality of life before presenting a demand to the insurance company.
Compensation in a Texas slip and fall claim may include:
- Medical Bills: Emergency treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, follow-up appointments, rehabilitation, physical therapy, medication, mobility equipment, and future medical care can all become part of a slip and fall claim.
- Lost Wages: You may recover the income you lost while you were recovering and unable to return to work.
- Diminished Earning Capacity: You may seek compensation if lasting injuries affect your ability to return to your previous job, work the same hours, or earn the income you earned before the accident.
- Pain and Suffering: This compensation addresses your physical pain, emotional distress, limitations on daily activities, and the overall impact of the injury on your life.
- Permanent Disability or Impairment: You may recover compensation if a slip and fall causes long-term mobility problems, chronic pain, scarring, or other lasting physical limitations.
- Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Your claim may even include reimbursement for injury-related costs such as transportation to medical appointments, in-home assistance, medical devices, or home modifications made necessary by the injury.
How Our Texas Premises Liability Attorneys Challenge Insurance Companies
After a slip and fall, the property owner’s insurance company starts looking for ways to limit what it pays. The adjuster may sound friendly, but their job is to protect the insurer’s money, not your recovery.
That becomes dangerous when you’re dealing with medical bills, missed work, and pressure to resolve the claim before you know how serious your injuries are. The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. can take over communication with the insurer so you don’t have to handle that pressure alone.
As your Texas slip and fall lawyer, we’ll protect you from tactics designed to shift blame, minimize your injuries, or pressure you into a settlement that doesn’t cover your losses.
| Tactic | What It Looks Like | How We Counter It |
| Recorded Statement Requests | The adjuster asks you to answer questions on a recorded call, trying to trip you up or get you to accept blame. | Your lawyer handles all communications to protect you from accidentally hurting your own claim. |
| Blanket Medical Authorization Forms | The insurer requests broad access to your medical history to find pre-existing conditions. | We limit medical record requests and push back when the insurer tries to use past medical issues against you. |
| Fast, Low Settlement Offers | The adjuster offers quick money before your treatment is complete. | Your attorney evaluates the full value of your claim, including future treatment, lost income, and long-term limitations. |
| Blame-Shifting Arguments | The insurer claims the hazard was obvious and you should have avoided it. | Our team uses photos, witness statements, and video footage to show how the property owner is responsible. |
| Delay and Denial Tactics | The adjuster drags out the claim or denies responsibility despite evidence of unsafe conditions. | We keep pressure on the insurer and make clear that delay will not make your claim disappear. |
FAQ for Texas Slip and Fall Lawyer
What Should I Do After a Texas Slip and Fall Accident?
First, seek medical attention for your injuries, even if you feel fine. Some serious injuries are not immediately apparent. Then report the incident to the property owner or manager and ensure an official report is created.
Finally, contact a Texas slip and fall lawyer before speaking with any insurance representatives.
What if the Fall Happened on Government Property in Texas?
Claims against government entities in Texas have very different and much shorter deadlines, along with special notice requirements. Under the Texas Tort Claims Act, you must provide a formal notice of your claim to the correct government body within a short period.
Failing to meet a deadline can completely bar your ability to recover anything, so it is vital to contact a lawyer right away.
Can I Still File a Claim if the Owner Says It Was My Fault?
You may still be able to file a claim even if you share some of the blame because Texas follows a proportionate responsibility rule. This means that as long as you’re found to be 50% or less at fault for the accident, you can still recover damages. Your total recovery will simply be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Is There a Time Limit for Filing a Texas Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
Texas’s statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, including slip-and-fall cases, is two years from the date of injury. If you don’t file a lawsuit within this time limit, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case. This means you’ll lose your right to seek compensation from the at-fault party.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Texas Slip and Fall Lawyer?
At The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C., you won't face any upfront costs or hourly charges. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay us only if we successfully recover compensation for your claim.
Get the Advocate You Deserve
You shouldn’t have to carry the financial burden of an injury that someone else’s carelessness caused. A dedicated and experienced lawyer can help you stand up to property owners and insurance companies to protect your rights.
Attorney Aaron Herbert is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who gives each client personal attention and strategic guidance. Our bilingual staff is ready to help, and we have live interpreters available.
Call The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. now at (214) 200-4878 or fill out our online contact form to get started for free.