Can I Sue a Property Owner If I Get Hurt On Their Property?

If you are injured on another person’s property and that injury was caused by an unsafe condition on the property, you may have grounds for a premises liability lawsuit.

A premises liability lawsuit is a legal claim brought against a property owner for failing to maintain safe conditions on their property, resulting in harm to a visitor. Premises liability applies to all types of properties, including residential, commercial, and public properties. When a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their property and a visitor is injured as a result, they may be liable for premises liability.

In Texas, the statute of limitations for bringing a premises liability lawsuit is two years from the date of the injury. To prove premises liability in Texas, the plaintiff must show that the property owner owed the visitor a duty of care, that this duty was breached, and that the breach resulted in the visitor's injury.

The damages that can be recovered in a premises liability lawsuit in Texas can include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Medical expenses can include hospital bills, medical treatments, and rehabilitation costs. Lost wages can include compensation for any income lost as a result of the injury, including future earnings if you are unable to return to work. Pain and suffering can include compensation for physical and emotional distress caused by the injury.

In some cases, you may be able to recover punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded in exceptional cases where the defendant's conduct was particularly egregious or outrageous. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the defendant and deter others from similar conduct in the future.

In conclusion, premises liability lawsuits are an important tool for individuals who have been harmed by a property owner's failure to maintain safe conditions on their property. In Texas, plaintiffs can recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, as well as punitive damages in some cases. If you have been injured on someone else's property and want to know if you may have a good case for a lawsuit, contact us for your free consultation.

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