Houston Premises Liability Lawyer
Property owners have a legal duty to keep visitors safe. When they fail, Sara Roque holds them accountable for slip and falls, inadequate security, and other dangerous property conditions in Houston.
Slip & fall accidents
Wet floors, icy walkways, and slippery surfaces. Sara proves the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix or warn.
Trip & fall accidents
Uneven flooring, broken sidewalks, poorly marked steps. Sara documents dangerous conditions through expert inspection and preserves evidence before it’s repaired.
Inadequate security
Assaults, robberies, and attacks on properties with known criminal activity histories. Sara holds property owners liable for failing to provide adequate security.
Swimming pool accidents
Drownings, near-drownings, and pool deck injuries. Residential and commercial pool operators face heightened duty of care.
Falling objects
Merchandise falling from store shelves, construction debris, and structural failures. Sara pursues property owner and contractor liability.
Elevator & escalator accidents
Mechanical failures and improper maintenance. Sara pursues both property owner and maintenance contractor liability for elevator/escalator injuries.
VISITOR STATUS IN TEXAS
Your Rights Depend on Your Visitor Status
Invitee (highest protection)
Customers in stores, patrons in restaurants, guests at hotels. Property owners owe the highest duty — must inspect, repair, and warn of all known and discoverable hazards.
Licensee (moderate protection)
Social guests at a private home, people with implied permission to be on property. Owner must warn of known dangers but isn’t required to inspect.
Trespasser (limited)
Generally owed no duty except to avoid willful injury. But child trespassers on attractive nuisances (pools, trampolines) get higher protection.
PROVING YOUR CLAIM
What Sara Establishes in Premises Liability Cases
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Document the hazard
Photos/video of the exact condition, measurements, lighting conditions, and any warning (or lack of warning) signs.
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Establish knowledge
Incident reports, maintenance logs, prior complaints, and employee statements showing the owner knew or should have known about the danger.
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Prove the injury connection
Medical records documenting injuries sustained at the property and how they connect to the specific hazard.
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Calculate full damages
Medical bills, lost wages, future care, pain and suffering. Sara pursues all available damages.
No attorney fees until we win. If we don’t win, you pay nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
For invitees, you must show the owner knew OR should have known (constructive knowledge). Sara establishes constructive knowledge through maintenance records, prior complaints, and expert testimony about inspection standards.
Absence of warning signs is strong evidence of negligence. Sara documents this immediately. Store managers often quickly post signs after an accident — Sara secures evidence before the scene changes.
Texas comparative fault applies — if you contributed to your fall, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Sara fights to keep your comparative fault percentage low.
Yes — inadequate security premises liability applies. If the complex had prior criminal incidents and failed to provide adequate lighting, security cameras, or locked gates, Sara pursues the property owner.
Parking lots are the property owner’s responsibility. Potholes, poor lighting, inadequate security, and icy conditions in commercial parking lots create liability.
Photograph the scene immediately. Request the incident report. Get witness names. Preserve your shoes and clothing. Do NOT let the property owner photograph you without Sara present.
Yes — but government claims require specific notice procedures and shorter deadlines. Texas Tort Claims Act applies to government-owned properties. Call Sara immediately for government property claims.
Cases with clear liability and documented conditions may resolve in 6-18 months. Complex cases with disputed conditions or severe injuries may take longer. Sara pursues efficient resolution without sacrificing compensation.
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