Premises Liability

The Carpenter Law Firm maintains a full service premises liability litigation practice that covers nearly any aspect of premises law. If you are injured on someone else’s property, you may suffer physical pain and suffering, medical expenses, mental anguish, loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, and a variety of other damages. You need the help of an experienced attorney, which the team at The Carpenter Law Firm can provide.

In Texas, a property owner has an obligation to ensure the safety of the people visiting their premises. The level of care owed to those people depend on whether the victim is an invitee, licensee or trespasser. If the property owner fails to meet their duty, they can be liable for all of the damages of the injured party.

The attorneys at The Carpenter Law Firm have tried numerous cases involving injuries sustained by people while on the premises of others, in a variety of claims. Some premises related claims include:

Broken elevators and escalators.
Slippery floors.
Faulty wiring.
Equipment malfunctions.
Poorly designed displays.
Exposed sharp objects.
Improper securities.
Improper fencing and/or barriers.
Lack of safety equipment.
Faulty mats.
Improper lighting.
Improper flooring.

If a premises owner knew or should have known of the dangerous condition on the property, they may be found negligent. The Carpenter Law Firm will assist in evaluating and investigating your claim to determine whether or not these elements of negligence are met. In certain circumstances, these premises owners or operators may also be guilty of gross negligence, and you could be entitled to punitive damages.

The team at The Carpenter Law Firm is not only accomplished in all aspects of litigation, from investigation through trial, but also has vast experiencing in determining the appropriate value of your claim. Many cases lag on for years due to improper valuation. At The Carpenter Law Firm, our team is dedicated to quick, efficient, cost effective representation to help you move on with your life when faced with these types of incidents.