Your Odessa Slip and Fall Lawyers

The Texas statute of limitations allows an individual to file a claim no more than two years after the accident that caused their injuries. In order to protect your right to compensation, it is important to contact us as soon as possible to get started.

In Texas, you can recover compensation for your injuries as long as you are not more than 50% to blame for the accident.

If you are found to share a percentage of the fault, your payment will be reduced by that percentage.

Our lawyers can help you gather the right information to prove the at-fault party’s liability and win you every dollar you deserve.

In order to build the strongest case for maximum compensation, we will need to collect all available evidence. We will work with you to collect police reports, medical bills and records, witness and expert statements, and any photo or video evidence that proves negligence caused your accident.

The last thing you want to deal with is the insurance adjuster’s call — they are only interested in underpaying or denying your claim, usually through false pretenses and manipulation tactics. We handle the insurance company because we know their tricks, and we accept only a fair settlement for the suffering you’ve experienced.

It will always be your choice whether you accept the insurance company’s final offer or not. If you do, we will do our best to get that check in your hands as soon as possible.

“Premises liability” is the legal terminology for holding property owners responsible for the safety of their guests. This encompasses slip and falls as well as injuries caused by, among other things, falling objects, dangerous ice- and snow-covered paths, subpar security, and unmarked or unaddressed hazards (e.g. no “Wet Floor” sign on a freshly-mopped floor). 

Simply speaking, when danger is present, property managers are required by law to provide a warning and to repair the unsafe condition within a reasonable amount of time.

There are three basic steps you can take after a slip and fall accident to protect your rights:

• Seek Medical Treatment

If you have sustained severe injuries, you may need to call for first responders. Even if your injuries don’t seem severe, you should still be evaluated by your doctor as soon as possible to check for underlying injuries and to have records connecting your accident to your injuries.

• Document Everything

As much as you are able, you should document the surroundings that led to your accident — get photos, videos, and the contact information of any witnesses at the scene. Try to do this before the property owner attempts to address the hazard.

• Hire a Premises Liability Lawyer

As soon as possible, you will want to contact Braker White to begin working on your claim. The sooner you do this, the more likely you are to file on time and include every bit of evidence necessary.

Texas slip and fall accident victims will have two years from the date of injury to file their claim. That being said, each case is unique, so the best practice will be to get in touch with our attorneys immediately to be sure you do not miss out on the compensation you’re due.

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system which states that victims can seek compensation as long as their responsibility for the accident is not greater than the property owner’s. This means that if you are over 50% liable for the accident that caused your injuries, you will not be able to seek compensation.

At the same time, if you are found partially responsible for your accident but can still claim compensation, your final settlement will be reduced by your percentage or liability.

For example, if your accident is determined to have been 20% your fault and your damages are worth a total of $10,000, you will only receive $8,000 ($10,000 reduced by 20%).

We have experience protecting our clients from being blamed for their injuries, so don’t try to take on the insurance company alone.