Injured in a Slip and Fall, Apartment Accident, or Assault Due to Negligence in Austin, TX?
In the vibrant city of Austin—from the shops on South Congress to apartment complexes near UT—property owners owe a legal duty to maintain safe premises. When a landlord, business owner, or property manager fails to uphold this duty, and their negligence causes you serious injury, they must be held financially accountable.
At Deon Goldschmidt Attorneys, our local Austin office, led by Managing Attorney Evan Fry, is committed to championing the rights of accident victims in Travis County and Central Texas. We leverage decades of collective experience to investigate complex premises liability cases, ensuring you get the compensation you need to cover medical bills, lost wages, and suffering.
Texas premises liability law is complex, differentiating between visitors and setting strict deadlines. Don't go up against large corporate insurance carriers alone.
Call our Austin office immediately for a completely free, confidential case evaluation. We are available 24/7, and we can come to you.
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What is Premises Liability Law in Texas?
Premises liability is the area of personal injury law that deals with accidents and injuries that occur due to a dangerous or defective condition on someone else's property. In Texas, the law requires property owners and occupiers to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors.
Crucially, Texas law is unique because the duty of care owed by a property owner is determined by the injured person's legal status at the time of the accident. Proving your status—and the corresponding duty of care—is the critical first step in winning your case.
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Visitor Status and the Property Owner’s Duty in Texas
Invitee (Highest Duty): A person entering for the mutual benefit of the property owner and the visitor (e.g., a customer in a grocery store, a client in an office building).Must regularly inspect the property for hazards, repair known defects, and warn of hidden dangers.
Licensee (Lower Duty): A social guest or someone on the property with permission for their own purposes (e.g., a neighbor, a friend visiting a home).Must warn of known dangerous conditions, but is not required to inspect for hidden hazards.
Trespasser (Lowest Duty): A person entering without permission.The owner cannot intentionally or recklessly injure them, but generally owes no duty to ensure the property is safe.
Our Austin premises liability attorneys possess the experience to strategically determine your status and build a claim that meets the high standard of proof required for your visitor classification.
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Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle in Central Texas
Our firm is equipped to investigate and litigate all types of accidents on unsafe property in the Austin metro area, including:
Slip and Fall / Trip and Fall Accidents
We handle serious fall incidents caused by a property owner's negligence, such as:
- Unmarked Wet or Spilled Floors in grocery stores or commercial venues.
- Uneven Pavement or Cracked Sidewalks (especially near high-traffic areas like Sixth Street).
- Defective Stairwells with loose railings or poor lighting in apartment buildings.
- Hidden Hazards obscured by poor lighting or debris in parking lots or garages.
Negligent Security & Assaults
Property owners in Austin have a duty to protect patrons and residents from foreseeable criminal acts. We fight for victims who have suffered injury due to:
- Lack of Security at businesses with a history of crime.
- Broken Locks, Fences, or Gates at apartment complexes.
- Inadequate Lighting in common areas, stairwells, and parking structures.
Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
Under Texas law, dog owners can be held liable for injuries caused by their pet if they were negligent in controlling the animal, particularly if they knew or should have known the animal had aggressive tendencies.
Swimming Pool Accidents
We handle cases involving pool and water hazards at private residences, hotels, and public facilities, where injuries or drownings resulted from:
- Failure to install or maintain proper safety barriers, gates, or fencing.
- Lack of appropriate supervision or life-saving equipment.
- Faulty or defective pool equipment and drains.
Proving Knowledge: The Challenge in a Texas Premises Claim
To win a premises liability case in Texas, we must prove not only that a dangerous condition existed, but that the property owner or occupier was aware of it.
Our Austin legal team, managed by attorney Evan Fry, focuses on securing evidence to prove the following:
Dangerous Condition: A specific condition on the property posed an unreasonable risk of harm.
Owner Knowledge (Actual or Constructive): The owner or occupier either actually knew about the dangerous condition, created the condition, or should have known about it had they exercised reasonable care.
Failure to Act: The owner failed to take reasonable steps to eliminate the danger or provide an adequate warning.
Causation & Damages: The owner's failure directly caused your injuries and resulting losses.
We use private investigators, safety consultants, and expert analysis of maintenance logs and employee schedules to successfully meet the Texas standard of proving a property owner's knowledge.
Securing Comprehensive Financial Compensation
A premises liability injury can leave you with overwhelming financial and emotional burdens. Our firm is dedicated to maximizing your recovery, which may include:
Medical Expenses: All past and projected future costs, including surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Lost Wages: Current income lost from time missed at work.
Loss of Earning Capacity: Compensation if your injuries diminish your ability to earn a living in the future.
Pain and Suffering: Damages for physical pain, emotional trauma, and reduced quality of life.
The Texas 51% Fault Rule
Be aware that Texas law follows Modified Comparative Negligence. If a jury finds you were more than 50% at fault for your accident, you will be legally barred from recovering any compensation. Insurance companies will fight aggressively to push the blame onto you. Our skilled attorneys fight back to protect your ability to recover the damages you deserve.
Why Choose Deon Goldschmidt Attorneys in Austin?
When you’re facing a large corporation, landlord, or powerful insurance company, you need a local advocate with statewide experience.
Local Leadership, Global Experience
Our Austin office is managed by Attorney Evan Fry, a TCU and South Texas College of Law alum with years of experience litigating personal injury claims in Texas. He understands the unique aspects of Central Texas premises liability and uses the firm’s extensive resources to deliver results.
Unmatched Availability and Immediate Action
We know that evidence—especially security footage or witness memories—disappears quickly. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, and we can arrange to meet you immediately, even at your home or the hospital. The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be.
No Fee Until We Win – We Advance All Costs
We operate on a strict contingency fee basis. This means:
Zero upfront fees or out-of-pocket costs to start your case.
We cover all litigation expenses, including expert witness fees and court costs.
You only pay us if we successfully recover compensation for you.
Cases We've Won
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
AUTO ACCIDENT
REAR-END BRAIN INJURY
REAR-END CAR ACCIDENT
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the deadline for filing a premises liability lawsuit in Texas?
A: The statute of limitations for most personal injury cases in Texas is two years from the date of the injury. If you were injured on government property, the deadline to file a formal administrative notice is often much shorter. Because evidence disappears, it is crucial to contact an attorney immediately.
Q: Is the property owner always the one liable?
A: Not always. Liability falls on the party who had control over the property and the dangerous condition. This could be the property owner, the property manager, a commercial tenant who leased the space (like a store), or even a maintenance contractor. Our investigation identifies every potential liable party.
Q: What if the dangerous condition was "open and obvious"?
A: Property owners frequently try to use the "open and obvious" defense, arguing you should have seen and avoided the danger. While a valid defense in some cases, it does not apply universally. Our attorneys challenge this defense by arguing that even if the danger was visible, the property owner still should have remedied the hazard or that your attention was reasonably distracted.
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If you have been injured on someone else's property in Austin, do not delay. The statutes of limitations are strict—and municipal claims against the City of Austin can have a deadline as short as 45 days.
Let our dedicated Austin Premises Liability Attorneys take on the insurance companies and negligent parties so you can focus entirely on your recovery.
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The team at Deon Goldschmidt Attorneys works diligently to get proper compensation for our clients after any Texas accidents taking into consideration various factors such as medical costs, lost wages due to missed work from recovery time, and damage caused by the accident itself. We understand how difficult this process can be for individuals and families alike, so we strive to make sure each case is handled with care and compassion throughout each step of the process.
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